This practical guide offers advice on every aspect of growing herbs from propagation, pruning and training, to topiary and clipping. There are tips on designing your own herb garden, raising healthy herbs and laying out decorative beds. In addition there is a botanical A-Z of herbs for easy plant identification, with information on herb cultivation and related species as well as detailed descriptions of each plant variety. Over 80 step-by-step recipes cover all tastes from all over the world and there are 40 easy-to-make craft ideas, including scented candles, decorative cards, tablepieces and wreaths.