Lavender, Sweet Lavender
Author | : Judyth A. McLeod |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 120 |
Release | : 1994 |
ISBN-10 | : 0864176015 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780864176011 |
Rating | : 4/5 (15 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Paperback edition of a book first published in 1989. Lavender is celebrated through historical anecdotes, traditional verse, and an examination of its uses in such areas as cooking, medicine and crafts. Lavender farming is discussed in terms of its history and techniques. Lavender gardens are described and detailed designs provided. Contains coloured photographs and line drawings. Includes a bibliography and an index. Author is a lecturer in landscape design at the University of Western Sydney, a botanical artist, and has written a number of popular horticultural books including 'The Book of Lavenders'.