Green Reads

September 2023

Earlier this week, a couple of readers said that they’re just starting out with herbs and asked for recommendations for reliable growing/using guides. Here are two from herbalists whose work I have followed for years, who have real-world, hands-on garden experience. One book focuses on the culinary garden, the other on the medicinal garden.

The Kitchen Herb Garden: Growing and Preparing Essential Herbs, by Rosalind Creasy

From the publisher: Creasy takes you from seeds to stove top, from preparing the soil to elegant dining suggestions, with easy-to-follow instructions and photos:

• How to design and grow an herb garden in just about any space--from a spacious plot to a tiny balcony--and in just about any climate

• A tour through many beautiful private herb gardens

• A fully illustrated encyclopedia of edible herbs, plus a special section on hops

• A savory selection of healthy herb recipes

• Maintenance and organic pest control methods

Practical tips and tricks presented in a beautiful format--perfe…