Includes all subjects related to city farming, including rooftop gardens, community development, rats, waterwise gardening, fruit trees, herbs, and more. Searchable.
Offers general descriptions, geographical sources, traditional ethnic uses, taste and aroma, history and region of origin, and creative uses of over forty spices and herbs.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Urges people to reduce the amount of salt they eat. Provides a list of processed foods high in salt, the health effects of excessive salt (high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke), and material about the appropriate amount of salt for children. Measurements are in grams, not ounces. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Fact sheets on herbs and medicinal plants outlining where each herb is found, what it is used for, how it is used, and any safety concerns and possible drug interaction issues. Also in Spanish.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Gardening basics: garden planning, planting, growing transplants (planting dates for Chicago area only), composting, insect and disease control, herbs, and harvesting and storing vegetables. Includes handy charts describing how and when to harvest vegetables and herbs, and simple diagrams of a compost pile and vegetable storage systems. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Has brief descriptions, uses, history, and folklore for a selection of herbs and spices, such as allspice, anise, basil, cardamom, cumin, dill, ginger, mace, nutmeg, saffron, thyme, and vanilla. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Provides a guide to herbs, as well as information on safety in using them, how to gather herbs, and much more.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
