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Growing a handful of herbs and edible flowers adds
sparkle to dozens of meals year-round. Fortunately for
us, these plants are not fussy. They’re simple to grow
and will fit into any space you can provide, including a
crack in a broken patio stone, the step next to your
front door, or a windowsill. In Easy Growing,
Gayla Trail—author of Grow Great Grub and creator
of the top online gardening community,
YouGrowGirl.com—shares the tips, ideas, and know-how you
need to raise delicious organic edibles wherever you can
squeeze in a planter.
Herbs give big
rewards with a small amount of work—even the most
inexperienced, space-strapped gardener will have
success. This handbook
includes:
• Guidance on
choosing the right plants, designing dazzling in-ground
gardens and striking edible containers, and growing
herbs indoors year-round
• Ins and outs of growing
fifty different plants and hundreds of varieties, from
warm and aromatic Mojito mint to peppery nasturtium
flowers, from fruity lemon verbena to exotic cinnamon
basil, and more
• Handy
tricks for winterizing plants and extending the outdoor
growing period
• Simple
recipes for cooking with and preserving your harvest:
Herb-Encrusted Goat Cheese; Homegrown Bloody Mary Mix;
Lavender Shortbread; Orange, Rosemary, and Honey Ice
Cream
• Upcycling projects
based on reusable materials
Perfect for
novice gardeners and longtime enthusiasts looking for
inspiration, Easy Growing is a fun, power-packed
resource for creating a delicious herb garden
anywhere.
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