The Herb Basket: An Illustrated Companion to Herbs

This compact, attractive book is loaded with herb info. There are recipes (borage flower syrup), crafts (classic bay wreath), plus the usual plant care, descriptions and background history of various herbs. The full-color photos of herbs, divided pages, small graphics sprinkled throughout and the calligraphy border on each page give this book lots of eye appeal. Any gardner would love receiving it as a gift, but first add it to your own horticulture bookshelf.

It is a small but lovely book with beautiful photos. It shows many types of herbs and how to grow them. Besides, it teaches us how to do teas, syrups, lavanders, scented pillows, oils and vinegars.