This is a handy resource about herbs with all the caring, growing details and how to and when to use them.
I cannot speak for the health and wellness aspects, though the information is well-researched and detailed.
I was not a fan of the design of the book (the look) - it is a bit old school, but this is a minor aspect.

As a novice in the world of herb gardening, I have always felt a bit intimidated by the idea of growing plants. My past attempts at cultivating flowers and vegetables haven’t been very successful, and I often doubted my "green thumb." However, "Growing Herbs for Health, Wellness, Cooking, and Crafts" by Roman has been a game-changer for me.

This book is perfect for beginners like myself. Roman provides easy-to-follow instructions that make the process of growing herbs straightforward and approachable. Her clear guidance and practical tips have helped me realize what I have been doing wrong and how to grow healthier, more robust herbs in my garden.

One of the standout features of this book is its versatility. Roman doesn’t just stop at teaching you how to grow herbs; she also incorporates recipes, crafts, and various how-to's that show you what to do with the herbs you’ve grown. I was particularly delighted with the herb butter recipe. It’s incredibly simple, and I happened to have silicon heart molds on hand, which made the butter look as lovely as the illustrations in the book.

Recently, I purchased an oil/vinegar herb infuser but was clueless about how to use it. Roman’s book provided clear instructions on creating herb-infused oils and vinegars, and it turned out to be much simpler than I anticipated. This newfound skill has added a delightful twist to my culinary adventures.

For those just beginning their journey into the world of herbs, this book is an excellent starting point. It covers a wide range of uses for herbs, from creating your own salves, balms, and teas to making cocktails, mocktails, sachets, and skincare products. The potential for creativity is endless, and I am excited about the rewarding experiences ahead.

In summary, "Growing Herbs for Health, Wellness, Cooking, and Crafts" is an invaluable resource for beginners. Roman’s expertise and approachable writing style make herb gardening accessible and enjoyable. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to explore the wonderful world of herbs.

Thank you, Fox Chapel Publishing and Netgalley for providing me with a digital copy of this lovely book for review.

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Ms. Roman's instructional book on herbs is an interesting read. I found a few things I hadn't already known. I find it to be a great starting point for anyone interested in starting an herb garden with lots if information to get a great start.
I requested and received an ARC from NetGalley gratis and offer my own opinion in the same.

This is actually a great resource for gardening. At just over 200 pages, the book covers different ways of gardening to suit lifestyles and home arrangements. There are There's a wide range of plant profiles, pages dedicated to talking about soil quality and improvement, harvesting, storing and best ways to utilize your bounty. There are also edible recipes, personal care recipes, crafts. My most favorite parts are the herb-infused oils and the personal care recipes. Though this book is focused on the USA, lots of information are still useful for us in the tropical side of the world.

A complete guide to growing herbs at home and utilising them for different things, this was a fun book to read, mainly because I enjoy gardening and have grown my produce at home. There were a lot of herbs I haven’t attempted growing but this would be helpful to read again when I do get around to it.

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🌿 Growing Herbs for Health, Wellness, Cooking, and Crafts is a must-have for anyone interested in starting their own herb garden. This comprehensive guide covers everything from soil preparation to pest control, and it profiles 51 herbs like chamomile, turmeric, and basil. With 25 recipes and 18 craft ideas, this book not only teaches you how to grow herbs but also how to use them in various ways, including cooking and wellness.

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This book is perfect for both beginners and more experienced gardeners. Kim Roman's instructions are clear and easy to follow. The quick reference charts and plant profiles are super handy, and I loved the variety of recipes included. The section on medicinal herbs by Michelle Guerrero Denison adds a nice touch. Overall, it's a fantastic resource that will help you grow and use your herbs effectively. 🌱

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Highly recommend for anyone wanting to start or improve their herb garden. It's informative, engaging, and beautifully presented. Happy gardening! 🌸

Growing Herbs for Health, Wellness, Cooking, and Crafts by Kim Roman is a thoughtfully-written book jam-packed with information on all-things herbs. The author explains the many benefits of growing spices and herbs and seeking your own "why". Mine are varied including health and wellness benefits, the enriching experience, preservation (I gardened many years in Zone 2a and now in 8b), learning techniques, crafting and cooking.

Though climates differ wildly, growing herbs in trenches, containers, raised beds, spirals or greenhouses is life changing. I like that hardiness zones, microclimates, extending the season, soil properties, planning and harvest are included. Not only that but there are helpful charts and information on specific herbs and their sun requirements, germination temperature, planting depth and pest control. I grow loads of herbs and forage for many in the wild and use pop-up drying racks to dry them (and mushrooms) outside.

Whether you are in the dreaming stage, a beginner or experienced gardener, you will learn something from this book. Inspiring photographs and recipes are helpfully tucked in.

My sincere thank you to Fox Chapel Publishing and NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy of this informative book.

This book provides good, introductory information on a variety of herbs. I like that the basics of each herb including growing conditions are provided in concise format. The author takes things a step further by providing information on storing herbs and saving seeds. Overall the book is useful for new and seasoned gardeners.

Growing Herbs for Health, Wellness, Cooking, and Crafts is a general guide for producing herbs for culinary and crafting uses written and curated by Kim Roman. Released out 2nd April 2024 by Fox Chapel, it's 208 pages and is available in paperback and ebook formats.

Herbaceous plants include a wide variety of species for different uses from the familiar chives, basic, thyme, and mint to the slightly more exotic and less well known shiso, ginger, and saffron. The author has included numerous plant profiles with cultural needs information, growing seasons, and temperature requirements. There is also good coverage and basic information about season extenders and greenhouses.

There are numerous attractive tutorial projects included like beautiful floral focaccia, herb flavored salts and sugars, lavender floral sachets, wreathes, scrubs, balms, and much more. Each tutorial is accompanied by a full ingredients list, helpful tips, and step by step instructions. The entire book is well photographed in color throughout.

The author/publisher have also included an abbreviated links and resources lists with vendors for plants and materials. Most are aimed at readers in North America, but many will ship outside the USA.

Four and a half stars. This would be a good choice for public library acquisition, home use, and gift giving.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

In "A Comprehensive Guide to Herb Gardening," Kim Roman offers practical advice suitable for gardeners of all levels. Roman's coverage of microgreens is particularly noteworthy, providing valuable insights into this aspect of herb gardening. Her advice on optimizing growing environments with grow lights, towers, and greenhouses is beneficial for enhancing herb-growing setups.

As a gardener with over 15 years of experience in hydroponic and outdoor herb cultivation, I found Roman's book to be incredibly informative. One standout feature is the detailed breakdown of each herb's preferences, covering soil temperature, spacing, lighting, pests, and harvesting methods. Additionally, the book offers essential tips on seed collection and storage, crucial for sustaining herb gardens over time.

Beyond its informative content, "A Comprehensive Guide to Herb Gardening" provides a diverse range of herb-infused recipes, from marinades to vinaigrettes, infused oils, cocktails, focaccia bread, teas, bath products, and more. Overall, this guide is a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced gardeners, offering thorough coverage of herb gardening essentials alongside practical advice and delicious recipes.

Thank you to Fox Chapel Publishing, Creative Homeowner, and NetGalley for the advanced copy.

What a fun wealth of knowledge!

If someone is looking for a beginner overview on all things herbs, this is the place to go!

It doesn’t go crazy in depth, but I wouldn’t expect that from such a broad overview. There’s a lot of helpful information all packed into one place for those interested in learning more!

Kim Roman's 'Growing Herbs for Health, Wellness, Cooking, and Crafts' is an amazing resource for anyone interested in herb gardening. Roman's expertise shines through in her easy-to-follow guidance on soil preparation, lighting, watering, and pest prevention. Featuring profiles of 36 popular herbs, along with a treasure trove of recipes and crafting ideas, this book offers something for every gardener. (I received an advance reader copy of this book, and all opinions are my own.) Whether you're looking to enhance your herb gardening, cooking, wellness routine, or crafting projects, Roman's guide is sure to inspire and educate.

This book is meant to strike a mid-level understanding of herbs, enough information for the beginner to learn that there are some herbs that are medicinal, some that are used for cooking. Information on growing herbs - some information for brand new gardeners and some more for more experienced gardeners, and then some special techniques. In ground gardening, raised beds, and container gardening inside and outside are all included. You might be amazed at all the ways you can grow herbs.
There is even a very handy table for growing herbs, flowers & vegetables, bulbs, corms & rhizomes with info and growing methods, soil requirements, necessary light, watering, temperature and special notes.

There are great photos of different types of plants, information on harvesting, commpon pests, and common diseases.

I think this is a great guide to growing all sorts of herbs, flowers, etc. and almost every one can learn something about their favorite herbs.

The section of growing from seed, propagation, how to save a rootbound plant, treating for pests, protecting your plants and harvesting/processing are useful to most types of gardening.

An extra treat in this book are the recipes for herbs in the kitchen (including info for beginning to expert cooks), decorating bread, cocktails, teas, personal care products, crafting, and wellness.

This book is chock full of information that can be useful to gardeners, cooks, crafters, and people interested in health and wellness. I think this is a book well worth your consideration.

Fabulous book , lots of great information for both am experienced gardener to a very beginner. The photos are really great and are very helpful with identification of issues, and plants. I grow a lot of herb, mainly for cooking but I may even now try using some for wellness. An extremely useful book for any gardener, with coverage in all gardening areas. Thanks you NetGalley and the publishers for the DR

This book has inspired my to grow my own herbs instead of buying the limp ones from the supermarket. Can't wait to try out some of the great ideas in this book.

A very informational book on herbs and how to grow them. This is a great book for beginners like myself. I have mainly grown my herbs via hydroponics systems and now have a better understanding of outdoor gardening methods. The author explains everything you to know to start your herbs and spices. From starting them from seeds to transplanting to harvesting, outdoor planting vs hydroponics. I liked how the author listed every herb with their common pests and diseases and how to treat them. As well as gives examples of how to use them.

This book was a great reference for me. I knew next to nothing about herbs before jumping into this book. It gives tips on everything from picking what herbs you might what to use in recipes, for protection from pests, and for medical purposes. It also gave good tips on how to collect and store your harvest, whether it be seeds or herbs and vegetables. I truly enjoyed reading this and learning more.

The photos included help with identification of different plants and flowers. They also show how to build places for your plants and what to do to protect them from the weather.

As someone who struggles with finding new avenues for my garden, this book helped me plan out my garden for this year. I learned how I can best utilize my space for crops that will be impactful to me.

I learned so much from this book, especially about micro greens and the finer details on sowing herbs and the necessary care tips each different herb needs to thrive.

Thank you so much for providing a free digital copy. I will definitely be purchasing a hard copy of this book so I can keep a copy handy while experimenting in with new indoor and outdoor seedlings this season.

If you are looking for an excellent, beginner friendly, guide on all things herbs, BUY THIS BOOK! The end.

I am notorious for buying a basil plant every year and then killing it within a month. I am hoping this book can help me create more growth with my herbs