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From
the Back Cover --
The practical advice in Growing & Using
Herbs in the
Midwest
starts with a detailed profile of popular and useful herbs to help
decide what to grow. An illustration of each herb is accompanied by
information such as its preferred soil conditions, uses and companion
plantings. A 12-month planning calendar will set you on course to a
successful garden with “To Do” lists and information on preparing
your soil, buying seeds, fertilizing and pruning. Wrap up the growing
season with tips on harvesting, drying, storing and enjoying the
fruits of your harvest with ideas for culinary uses, herbal art and
garden gift suggestions.
From winter planning to the fall
harvest, Growing and Using Herbs is your guide for creating your dream
garden or creatively planting in patio containers. Even the novice
grower will feel confident when using this indispensable resource
guide.
On her
Wisconsin
farm, certified by the Organic Growers of Herbs, Produce & Edible
Flowers, raising herbs is a year-round business for author Rosemary
Divock. With acreage located in the valleys of
Walworth
County
and several greenhouses, Rosemary supplies edible flowers, specialty
vegetables and garden fresh herbs to fine restaurants throughout the
Midwest
, produce sections of better food markets and to customers who crave
the freshness of homegrown herbs. When visiting the Thyme From
Rosemary Farm, you will find spirited workshop participants, and
abundance of fresh flower honeys and jellies, fresh and dried herbal
wreaths, vinegars, gifts for the gardener and perhaps decorations in
the making for an upcoming herbal wedding.
In between the many demanding
hours mulching, watering, pruning and harvesting, Rosemary also finds
time to write a weekly newspaper column on gardening, host a call-in
radio talk show for growers, and conduct seminars and cooking classes
around the
Midwest
.
Rosemary’s
enthusiasm for growing and using herbs both on the farm and in this
book is absolutely infectious and inspiring.
Rosemary Divock
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