Growing & Using Sage: Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-166

by Patricia R. Barrett

Overview

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781603426152
Publisher:	Storey Books
Publication date:	01/04/1997
Series:	Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Author Patti Barrett is stress-free as she gardens and cleans at home in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Her dwelling encounters much traffic--she lives with her husband, two daughters, one dog and four cats--and yet she keeps realistic standards and practices her own easy tips found in Too Busy to Clean? She effectively devotes minimal time and effort to the maintanence of her house. Patti is also a freelance writer and enjoys gardening.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Starting Sage from Seed

Starting Indoors

Starting Outdoors

Care and Maintenance in Your Garden

Propagating Existing Plants

Stem Cuttings

Layering

Indoor and Container Gardening

Harvesting Sage

Choosing the Best Sage for Your Garden

Medicinal and Cosmetic Uses of Sage

Culinary Uses of Sage

Condiments, Appetizers, and Snacks

Sage Stuffings

Main Dishes

Converting Measurements to Metric

Sources of Sage Plants and Seeds