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The Aromatic Garden: Growing and Using Scented Plants
The Aromatic Garden Growing and Using Scented Plants Author:Julia Lawless How many people have yearned for a garden that not only looks beautiful and meets out day-to-day practical needs but also provides a sanctuary in which to escape from the stresses of everyday life? Combining the popular subjects of gardening an aromatherapy. Julia Lawless promotes the aromatic garden as a means to health, well-being and pleasure... more ».
This book details the history of the scented gardens, starting with the Persian palaces 2500 years ago, and links this with the present day appreciation of essential oils and their healing powers. Focusing on some of the most memorable fragrant gardens, past and present, The Aromatic Garden guides you through every stage of creating your own aromatic paradise.
The featured gardens, including the author's former Gloucestershire garden and the Chelsea Physic Garden, provide inspiration and examples of the benefits that aromatic gardens afford. Accessible, practical advice helps you to achieve the reality - whether it's a tiny, fragrant border, a hanging basket or a formal rose garden.
The Aromatic Garden, stunning photography by Clay Perry, will delight and inspire all plant enthusiasts.« less