Comprehensive modern herbal of 200 herb and spice plants, illustrated and described in detail, with complete instructions for growing and harvesting. Designs for large and small, formal and informal herb gardens, with practical advice on organic cultivation and companion planting. Domestic herbal remedies, natural cosmetics, herbal dyes, soaps, pot pourri and pomanders-- how to make and use them. More than 200 original and delicious recipes for soups and salads, meat, fish and vegetable dishes, breads, cakes, drinks and desserts, all using herbs and spices to give them their essential character.