<p>Margaret Roberts is a household name in the field of natural<br>products that enhance health and well-being. My 100 Favourite<br>Herbs draws on the established success of Margaret's earlier<br>work, adding and updating information about the popular<br>practice of growing one's own herbs and using them in the<br>kitchen, as well as to produce health and beauty products.<br>A hands-on, practical book, it allocates a generous doublepage<br>spread to most herbs. Margaret instructs how and when<br>to plant, grow and harvest herbs, and introduces recipes, both<br>culinary and cosmetic. Writing in an easy, down-to-earth manner,<br>she laces her advice with personal anecdotes and historical<br>snippets. The text is enlivened by her delicate line drawings, as<br>well as bright, detailed photographs to aid identification, making<br>an elegant book that will become a classic in many homes.<br>For anyone interested in the satisfying hobby of growing<br>herbs, and in using them to enhance their cooking and health,<br>this is an indispensable guide.</p>