This title is available in both softcover and digital formats from major retailers like Amazon and Penguin Random House . The New American Herbal: An Herb Gardening Book
Stephen Orr is a veteran garden authority, having served as the editor-in-chief of Better Homes and Gardens and gardening editorial director for Martha Stewart Living . His expertise is rooted in firsthand experience, much of which he documents in his other works like Tomorrow’s Garden and The Gardener’s Mindset . Critical Perspective The New American Herbal: An Herb Gardening Book
The book bridges the gap between the garden and the home through several practical features: This title is available in both softcover and
: Every herb is classified by its primary use, whether culinary, medicinal, ornamental, or aromatic. About the Author Critical Perspective The book bridges the gap between
: Unlike many clinical herbals, this work is lushly illustrated with photographs taken by Orr himself, emphasizing the aesthetic beauty of herbs in a garden landscape. Practical Applications
: Each entry specifies USDA hardiness zones, plant size, and season, offering tailored advice for experienced gardeners on how to maintain a productive kitchen garden.
: The book contains profiles for nearly 1,000 herbal plants, with detailed entries for over 125.
