Growing
a handful of herbs and edible flowers adds sparkle to dozens of meals
year-round. Fortunately for us, these plants are not fussy. They’re
simple to grow and will fit into any space you can provide, including a
crack in a broken patio stone, the step next to your front door, or a
windowsill. In Easy Growing, Gayla Trail—author of Grow Great Grub
and creator of the top online gardening community,
YouGrowGirl.com—shares the tips, ideas, and know-how you need to raise
delicious organic edibles wherever you can squeeze in a planter.
Herbs
give big rewards with a small amount of work—even the most
inexperienced, space-strapped gardener will have success. This handbook
includes:
• Guidance on choosing the right plants,
designing dazzling in-ground gardens and striking edible containers, and
growing herbs indoors year-round
• Ins and outs of growing fifty
different plants and hundreds of varieties, from warm and aromatic
Mojito mint to peppery nasturtium flowers, from fruity lemon verbena to
exotic cinnamon basil, and more
• Handy tricks for winterizing plants and extending the outdoor growing period
• Simple
recipes for cooking with and preserving your harvest: Herb-Encrusted
Goat Cheese; Homegrown Bloody Mary Mix; Lavender Shortbread; Orange,
Rosemary, and Honey Ice Cream
• Upcycling projects based on reusable materials
Perfect for novice gardeners and longtime enthusiasts looking for inspiration, Easy Growing is a fun, power-packed resource for creating a delicious herb garden anywhere.
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