The Book of Country Herbal Crafts/a Step-By-Step Guide to Making over 100 Beautiful Wreaths, Garlands, Bouquets-And Much More

This book unlocks the secrets of all kinds of country-style herbal crafts, including fragrant wreaths, tasty vinegars, elegant garlands, beautiful bouquets, & tasty teas, along with pungent potpourris, pomanders & sachets. Over 130 lavish photographs inspire the reader to capture the charm & beauty of country-style accents for the home or to give as gifts. Detailed, easy-to-follow illustrations, ensure success for even beginning-level herb crafters. Introductory chapters provide complete information on planning & planting a small herb garden, including preparing the soil, & routine care. There is also a detailed guide to harvesting herbs, with tips for maximizing flavor, fragrance, & color. Complete plans for six charming, country-style herb gardens are also included. An encyclopedia of the best herbs for country crafts--from basil to yarrow--provides fascinating herbal lore & details on culinary, decorative, or aromatic uses for each plant. Helpful hints & details on how best to preserve each herb ensure success. An entire chapter is devoted to all the basic techniques needed to work with herbs--both fresh & dried. The book provides all the details on using products & equipment effectively--including picks, glue guns, wire, florists tape, & much much more. Also included are easy-to-follow directions on how to tie several types of bows, a basic materials list of the twelve items every crafter should have on hand, & suggestions for decorating with herbal crafts.Dawn Cusick is the author of 'The Book of Country Herbal Crafts/a Step-By-Step Guide to Making over 100 Beautiful Wreaths, Garlands, Bouquets-And Much More' with ISBN 9780878579389 and ISBN 0878579389.