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The must-have guide for all garden aficionados!Indoor or outdoor herb gardening advice to make you more self-sufficient, whether your growing space is large or smallGrowing advice for each herb or spice, including how to prepare the soil, when to sow and plant out, when to harvest and gather, and how to use each ingredient in foodPlant profiles include annuals and perennials, full-color photos of the herbs and spices, and amazing recipes for using each oneHerbs and spices featured include caraway, chili peppers, garlic, horse radish mustard, poppies, saffron, aloe vera, basil, bay leaves, lavender, lemon balm, lovage, and many moreRecipes for using your bounty include Candied Angelica, Tomato and Basil Salad, Bouquet Garni, Blackberry and Apple Crumble, Borage Syrup, and Caraway Seed CakeNo space for an outdoor garden? No problem! This book is packed with practical information for propagating, growing, using, and preserving herbs and spices, no matter the size of your space!Author Linda Gray, who has written more than 50 print and digital books on healthy living, emphasizes clay pot and container gardening, with each plant profile containing growing advice for the herb or spice, including how to prepare the soil, when to sow and plant out, when to harvest and gather, and how to use each herb and spice in food.