Herbs add fragrance, beauty and practicality to your garden-- and it's easy to grow a wide variety of them just about anywhere here in the Midwest. Herbs add fragrance, beauty and practicality to your garden -- and it's easy to grow a wide variety of them just about anywhere here in the Midwest. This book, written by Laura Peters and coauthored by veteran Ohio garden writer Debra Knapke, offers handy tips and advice on: growing, maintaining and harvesting 360 of the best herbs for local gardens; propagation and winter care; solutions to common garden problems.

Includes index.

What is a herb? -- Types of herbs -- Herb garden design -- The basics -- Preparing the garden -- Planting herbs -- Caring for your herbs -- Propagation -- Pests and diseases -- What now? -- What to do with your herbs.