"Jekka McVicar takes you through every stage of organic herb-growing, from sowing seeds to harvesting the healthiest, most fragrant crops. She also shares her inspiring ideas for using herbs in recipes, in the home and for health and beauty."--P.[4] of cover.

"This new edition of the classic reference, Vegetable, Herbs and Fruit is updated in design and expanded by 60 pages, covering a total of over 70 vegetables, 100 herbs and 100 popular fruits. The most current information on plant varieties and cultivation techniques make it the essential sourcebook for all food gardeners, especially for anyone who would like to start growing their own produce, who feels they could use some expert advice."--

The Earth in Her Hands celebrates the important contributions women make to the wide world of plants--in the fields of horticulture, environmental science, botany, floral design, farming, landscape architecture, herbalism, food justice, and more.