Herbs For Australian Gardens

Download or read book Herbs for Australian Gardens written by Penny Woodward and published by Hyland House Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated with line drawings and colour photographs, this completely revised and updated third edition of Penny Woodward’s Australian Herbal is a must for all herb enthusiasts. An excellent “Sowing and Growing Herbs” table provides guidance regarding propagation, preferred growing conditions, growth habit (including any tendency toward weediness), flower colour and uses. Learn how to pick, preserve and store your favourite herbs; try some of the delicious sounding recipes – how about Herb Cheese Bread accompanied by a glass of Elder Flower Champagne? Also covered are companion planting and pest-repellent herbs, useful Australian native plants and water-efficient gardening.