No comments about The Herb and Spice Companion: A Connoisseur's Guide.

5 comments about Marijuana Hydro Gardens: The Techno Grow.

1. this book is great it has lots of info on how to grow hydo marijauna and there are many great techniques on how to grow. its a great book and well worth buying.



2. while it mentions the different hydroponic systems used for marijuana cultivation, it's not very detailed on their setups. .On the other hand, it discusses nutrients, equipment, and Pests very well. Overall i liked it and would reccomend it, as there is alot of good info in it, but I think it needs more detail in the hydro systems chaptor.



3. With a minimum knowledge of cultivation, you could pull off some good crops. Readers really need another source of information, this book just doesn't have EVERYTHING you need to know, but it's still a good reference.



4. This is my first review and i thought it was worth my time to write this one so here you go.I only picked up this book to add to my library because i heard Tom Flowers was a good author on the subject.This might be alright for a NOVICE grower but even then you might as well start with a GOOD alround book.Im new at hydro and i would never recommend this book, critical info is not there as far as (ph,tds,ec,meter details and functions,mediums and differences,qaulity of the h20 specs,) even the equipment that is listed is terrible and theres ALOT better options now.It really seems just like any book from the 80s and now its WAY out dated,George Cervantes updated version of indoor cultivators chapters on meters,ph,h20,and hydro is a way better choice for the novice or expert with all the new equipment and setups+lots of great pics.One more thing Tom Flowers book is about 85 pages buts seems like 50and very poor info seems to by a BIG rip off !!! MEL FRANK..ED ROSENTHAL...GEORGE CERVANTES... the 3kings on the subject Connel Clarke ok too.



5. 
   
   I think a novice grower should really spend a little more time growing before trying to sell us 23 pages of a hydro chapter in Indoor Marijuana Horticulture as being better than this book. This book is April 2001. Indoor Marijuana Horticulture is September 2001. This book is devoted to hydro and not cannabis cultivation in its entire. Are you Jorge Cervantes or something? No wonder the spelling in your book is so bad if you can not get your own name right. Did not know you where a novice hydro grower Jorge? Oh well, that sort of puts things in perspective for everybody. Toodle-loo from a ED ROSENTHAL fan.

No comments about El jardin culinario: Como cultivar sus propios frutales, hierbas y hortalizas, cualquiera que sea el tamano de su jardin (Guias practicas de jardineria).

1 comments about Calochortus: Mariposas and Their Relatives.

1. What a fabulous book. Detailed information on the Calochortus. Everything you could possibly need to know. The photos are absolutely amazing. Just a wonderful book start to finish. I keep it on my living room coffee table.

4 comments about Lavender: Fragrance of Provence.

1. I like this book better than the first edition. It has more pictures of lavender in actual bloom! This is the only book that I've found of it's kind, so if you are a lavender enthusiast, go ahead and buy this!



2. This is a SUPER-sleeper of a coffee table book. The info on this valuable herb is fascinating (do you know the difference between lavender and lavendin?), BUT some of the pictures of the countryside -- specifically the ones taken when the lavender rows are in brilliant purple (okay, lavender) against the surrounding greenery, soil, and trees -- are of a rare and surreally stunning beauty. Great production quality on heavy, semigloss stock. Get this bargain book for the visual exhilaration alone!
   
   Also -- DO look into lavender essential oil, if you think this is just another lightweight "fragrance" herb. Lavender, besides having near-magical deodorizing properties, yields an essential oil so mild it is said to be usable on infants, ingestable in small quantities, and can be (usefully) poured on open wounds. Only sandalwood oil is reputed to be so innocuous, in addition to having potent healing/balancing properties.
   
   In my experience, lavender can disinfect gum conditions, and a drop in the mouth in the evening cuts all craving for late night snacks! A few drops diffused in a room (or just brushed over the bedding, etc.) can transform stuffiness into a light, clean ambiance. Why not go for the whole knowledge/experience package?...



3. A true lavender lover should own this book in my opinion if for no other reason that its beautiful lay out of the lavender of Provence thru all the seasons, in photographs and words. The books cover grabs your attention and as I sat and savoured the richness of the colour of the lavender I found myself actually smelling the growing flower, as if I were right there. On pages 56,57,58 I smiled as I looked at the almond trees that were dotted throughout the fields of lavender. Almonds being another delicious treat in France as well as here in California.
   
   The one photo on page 83 of the old stone building in the midst of the fall lavender that has been harvested and the plants now resting, reminds me a great deal of a painting that Georgia O'Keeffe would have painted had she seen the lavender field shown.
   
   Love the photos on pages 94 and 95 showing the sheep grazing amongst the lavender and the large field of lavender surrounded by vast fields of wheat, which remind me of areas around me, here in California. No wonder so many French settlers came to my area of California in the 1800's.
   
   Then there are the winter photos of lavender fields at rest, with on beautiful photo on page 112 showing a man with his herd of goats, which is another reminder of the beautiful simplicity of life in Provence. Page 113 show a large over view of sleeping lavender field with sleeping vineyards and nut trees as well. Anyone who thinks nature is dead in winter need on view this photo as well as the one on page 115 with the fresh snow, tops of lavender plants under mounds of fresh snow and a path of what appears to be rabbit tracks in the snow.
   
   The photos in combination with the beginning text of the book where one reads about the rich history of lavender in this region of France and how it is cultivated and used makes this a book that I am so happy I bought.



4. Very good photos of the lavender fields in all seasons. Excellent, informative and well-researched introduction. My only regret is that the print seems a bit gray and the brightness of the fields and contrasting colours in the photos are not optimized by this.

No comments about Complete Guide to Vegetables Fruits & Herbs (Miracle Gro).

No comments about Designing an Herb Garden (Brooklyn Botanic Garden All-Region Guide).

3 comments about Let's Play Herbal Doctor.

1. This book makes it simple to research a chosen herb, or the book tells you what herbs work best for treating a wide range of illnesses in alphabetical order.



2. This is a great book. Easy to read. Filled with excellent information to help you and your family live a more healthful and happy life. With a lot less pharmaceuticals and a lot more natural health in your life.



3. Dr. Joel Wallach makes good health such a simple thing with his incredibly simple information for solving your health issues. I can't believe the whole world does not know these basic simple truths and how with his research he has brought the findings of the veterinary profession into play with the medical profession. An incredible read, I am sure you will be as amazed as I was reading this book.

1 comments about Growing Herbs and Vegetables : From Seed to Harvest.

1. I read this book and I use it as a reference for my job. I am a horticulture Specialist with Lincoln University Cooperative Extension. I received some great tips like cutting the seedlings of onions and scallions in half after three weeks of growth to help them come back stronger. The pictures and tips are wonderful. The passion that the authors have for gardening definitely show through in this book. This book is great for the beginner as well as the advanced gardener.

3 comments about The Northwest Herb Lover's Handbook: A Guide to Growing Herbs for Cooking, Crafts, and Home Remedies.

1. This is a very concise and helpful book for the beginning gardener.



2. This is Mary Preus' second book about herbs. The first, "Growing Herbs", covered the basics but was limited in scope. This book expands on the first, guiding the reader deeper into the world of herbs as well as describing 50 of the best-known herbs in detail. While the book is focussed on growing herbs in the Pacific Northwest, it would be a useful book for herb lovers anywhere.

   The writer was for 20 years owner of the Silver Bay Herb Farm in Washington State. In the first 80 pages of the book she shares her extensive knowledge of herb growing basics and of using herbs for cooking, healing and crafts. She includes plenty of recipes that are both imaginative and practical. In this section also she explains how to plan and build different types of herb gardens, and how to harvest and preserve herbs.

   Most of the book, however, is a detailed look at 50 species of herbs. The writer includes information about planting, propagation, pets and diseases, harvesting and uses for cooking, healing and crafts. I particularly liked the information about the chemical elements found in each species and their value in balanced healing and a healthy diet.

   This is a thoughtfully written book from a knowledgeable and experienced herb gardener. The book ends with a calendar of seasonal tasks in the herb garden, a list of the herb gardens open in the region, sources for plants and seeds, and publications and societies of interest to herb gardeners.




3. This is Mary Preus' second book about hers. The first, "Growing Herbs", covered the basics but was limited in scope. This book expands on the first, guiding the reader deeper into the world of herbs as well as describing 50 of the best-known herbs in detail. While the book is focussed on growing herbs in the Pacific Northwest, it would be a useful book for herb lovers anywhere.

   The writer was for 20 years owner of the Silver Bay Herb Farm in Washington State. In the first 80 pages of the book she shares her extensive knowledge of herb growing basics and of using herbs for cooking, healing and crafts. She includes plenty of recipes that are both imaginative and practical. In this section also she explains how to plan and build different types of herb gardens, and how to harvest and preserve herbs.

   Most of the book, however, is a detailed look at 50 species of herbs. The writer includes information about planting, propagation, pets and diseases, harvesting and uses for cooking, healing and crafts. I particularly liked the information about the chemical elements found in each species and their value in balanced healing and a healthy diet.

   This is a thoughtfully written book from a knowledgeable and experienced herb gardener. The book ends with a calendar of seasonal tasks in the herb garden, a list of the herb gardens open in the region, sources for plants and seeds, and publications and societies of interest to herb gardeners.