Herbs are one of the wonders of the garden and the kitchen. This little tips book will show keen gardeners and cooks how to make the best of all things herby. From the prettiest herb garden planting scheme to how to germinate parsley successfully. Why basil should only be torn not chopped and what it is that makes tarragon the perfect partner for roast chicken (and other stories).

William Fortt is a gardener of long standing, whose cottage garden in Wiltshire, is famed for the beauty of its rare plants and the wonders of its many varieties of culinary and medicinal herbs. He has been an author for more than 30 years, with many books to his name.