Gift of Herbs

In an era when many people are turning from chemicals & synthetics back to the plain earth for their comforts, this book is a pragmatic & essential guide. It offers complete instructions for using herbs, garden-grown & wild, in many practical & imaginative ways for home use or gift giving. Herbal vinegars & salts, herbed butters & cheeses, candied violets, herbal shampooos, baths & facials, sachets, potpourris, fragrant oils, aromatic wreaths & baskets, anti-moth bags, flea-repellents -- these are but a few of the items that can be created using the simple directions within. Sources for obtaining herbs, seeds & other essential supplies also are listed. As refreshing as it is practical, this book leads the reader through the history & lore of how people have used herbs to enhance & bring beauty to their lives. Heidi Hartwiger is a writer, teacher & herbery owner.Hartwiger, Heidi is the author of 'Gift of Herbs', published 1993 under ISBN 9781878086235 and ISBN 1878086235.