The Pleasure of Herbs | A Month-by-Month Guide to Growing, Using & Enjoying Herbs

“Herb growing is a year-round avocation,” writes author Phyllis Shaudys, “which is creative, sensual, healthful, economical, and useful—whether one is 16 or 76.”

The Pleasure of Herbs has become a cherished classic among herbalists, gardeners, and home healers alike. It celebrates the art of living with herbs — weaving together monthly projects, recipes, folklore, and practical garden wisdom in a way few books ever have.

Whether you’re creating an herbal wreath for Christmas, a circular herb garden in April, a bridal bouquet in June, or a savory harvest feast in October — this lively, generous volume offers dozens of ideas to deepen your connection with the natural world.

You’ll learn to:

• Cultivate herbs throughout the seasons — both indoors and out
• Bake herb breads and jellies, craft pomanders and potpourri
• Grow everlasting bouquets and make your own herbal gift baskets
• Blend herbal teas (tisanes), condiments, and body care creations
• Design garden layouts that reflect the rhythm of nature

Each month’s chapter is brimming with hands-on inspiration — from seed-starting and soil preparation to harvesting, preservation, and companion planting.

This book also includes:

• A culinary “Herb of the Month” feature
• A chart of botanical names and families
• Harvesting and preserving tips from Shaudys’ professional work
• A brief encyclopedia of herbs and their uses
• A list of herb suppliers, bibliography, and visual herb chart
• Bonus excerpts from Growing Fragrant Herbs for Profit — her practical guide to selling and presenting herbs

Details

• Author: Phyllis Shaudys
• Format: Softcover, 256 pages