For centuries, herbs have been used in gardening, perfumery, folk crafts and cooking.This book offers practical advice on every aspect of growing herbs from designing your own herb garden and raising healthy herbs, to propagation, pruning and training. hundreds of inspirational ideas for appetizing herb recipes and attractive craft ideas.It identifies over 150 herb varieties, providing cultivation tips as well as essential information on their medicinal, culinary and scented properties.An irresistible collection of 80 recipes follows, including summer soups, tasty snacks, and rich casseroles to light desserts, refreshing punches and soothing tisanes.The book ends with a treasury of projects for scented displays, gifts and beauty products, including scented candles, table decorations, bath lotions and much more.