Sage Garden: Flowers and Foliage

With its remarkable scent and myriad varieties, this dusky beauty has long been celebrated by gardeners, chefs, and healers alike. Horticultural expert Ann Lovejoy profiles her favorite varieties and provides straightforward counsel on cultivating the different types of sage for the particular climates in which they thrive. In addition, this gorgeously photographed book explains which kinds are best for drying, which for cooking, and which are simply meant to be enjoyed in the garden. Once ready for harvest, readers can turn to the section for health, beauty, and tantalizing culinary recipes.