Growing & Using Herbs Successfully

by Betty E. M. Jacobs

Overview

Bursting with straightforward information on growing and using herbs, this illustrated guide will help you cultivate and maintain a thriving and fragrant garden. Betty E. M. Jacobs draws on years of experience running a commercial herb farm to provide clear instructions for planting, propagating, harvesting, drying, freezing, and storing 64 popular herbs. Whether you’re interested in keeping a few container plants or want to start a profitable business growing herbs, you’ll benefit from the expert advice in this practical guide.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780882662497
Publisher:	Storey Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	01/04/1981
Series:	Garden Way Series
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.95(h) x 0.65(d)

About the Author

With her husband, Betty E. M. Jacobs started Canada's first commercial Herb Farm in 1965 on a southern Vancouver Island. Their experience running this farm for eight years and a lifetime of interest in herbs led to Betty's book, Growing & Using Herbs Successfully.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Starting Your Herb Garden

Chapter 2: Thirty-two More Herbs to Grow

Chapter 3: A Guide to the Vegetative Propagation of Perennial Herbs

Chapter 4: Harvesting, Drying, Storing, and Freezing Herbs

Chapter 5: Growing Herbs for Profit

Chapter 6: Markets and Marketing

Chapter 7: Growing Parsley

Chapter 8: Growing Chives

Chapter 9: Herb Products For Fun or Profit

Chapter 10: Building a Successful Business

Glossary

Appendix A: Cultural Recommendations for 64 Herbs

Appendix B: Propagation and Pots

Appendix C: Part of Herb to Harvest

Appendix D: Recommended Books

Appendix E: Herb Growers & Suppliers

Appendix F: Noncommercial Herb Gardens

Index