A book written for this age. - Rated 
By "this age" I'm referring to the countless disclaimers that this book contains. It's a very nice book, hardback, lovely photographic illustrations and plenty of info on herbs that even I hadn't heard of. But what gets my typing finger working is the endless warnings that have been written to save the writers legal backside. There are warnings about almost every herb you can think of being illustrated by a red warning triangle! As if we 45 year olds need educating. Stop this Political nonsense now woman. You are writing about herbs not Heroin! She also tells you about being precautionary when digging up wild herbs like Cowslip. For God's sake! Who is going to be bothered? Is the local plastic bobby going to arrest me and take my DNA for digging up Horseraddish? Yes I think they will get round to that someday. They've started on Mushroom hunters on Wimbledon Common so who knows. Apart from this it's a good book and I'd recommend you buy it.
everything you always wanted to know about Herbs - Rated 
i bought this book as a gift so i did not take a quick look at it until it was opened by the recipient when i did i was suprised how informative it was. I think i will now be ordering one for myself. very good book ideal for the beginer and so many ways you can use Herbs. very easy to understand well worth the money.
Not giving this away! - Rated 
This book was on my mother's Christmas list, but having taken delivery of it, leafed through, and then spending the afternoon lost in it, it may not make it under the tree! What's special about this good-looking book, I think, is that assumes enough knowledge and enthusiasm to appeal to dyed-in-the-wool green thumbers like my mum, but gives beginners and wistful would-be growers and kitchen novices like myself clear guidance and a sense of confidence. Perhaps THIS time the daydreams of a well-stocked and maintained herbed garden might be managable! It isn't often that you pick up a well-written book that demystifies a subject without stripping the passion out of it: I'm beginning to see why my mother raves about Jekka's books. I'm keeping this one for myself!
Godsend! - Rated
I only have a little garden, so every inch has to count. Jekka's gorgeous new book is helping me to decide exactly which herbs I want and where to put them (and what to ask for for Christmas!)It is beautifully presented, and, most importantly, it gives a wealth of information that I can use in the kitchen as well as in the garden. And it encourages me to dream about a future, larger garden, filled with all the herbs I'd like to try...practical information and inspiration, all in one package. Genius!
My new herb bible! - Rated
Thank God for this book: having recently moved & inherited a herb garden, I was utterly daunted by my lack of experience...but no longer. This book is perfect for me, a total amateur, and I am no longer daunted but inspired. My family are increasingly grateful, also, for my expanding repertoire of culinary delights, brought forth by the excellent selection of recipes provided. I can't wait for warmer weather, so that I can really get going outside!
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