"One of the few herb books to cover the gamut of readers’ interest in herbs—from growing them to using them for cooking, skin care, fragrance and health.Complete instructions for harvesting and preserving 76 herbs, along with recipes for using them.Teachers readers how to design an herb garden, as well as incorporate herbs into the landscape.Growing instructions for each herb.Tempting recipes for herbal cordials, jellies, cheeses, and ot ..."
Growing Herbs in Containers Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-179 (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin, A-179) by Sal Gilbertie, MaggieOster Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 1998 by Storey Publishing, Llc ISBN-13: 978-1-58017-014-7, ISBN: 1-58017-014-5
"Growing. Herbs. in. Containers. excerpted from The Herbal Palate Cookbook
Maggie Oster and Sal Gilbertie CONTENTS Introduction ............................................
.................................... ..2 Herb Gardening Preparations .................................................
..3 Preparing the Soil Mix ........................................................... ..3 Fertilizers and pH ..."
Culinary herbs (Complete gardener's library) by MaggieOster Hardcover, 154 Pages, Published 1998 by National Home Gardening Club ISBN-13: 978-1-58159-013-5, ISBN: 1-58159-013-X
"About the Author
Even though I've extensively grown, used and studied herbs for over 25 years, I continue to be astounded by how much better they make food taste. Even the simplest dish becomes something special when herbs are included. And herbs don't add fat or calories! Just flavor, Plus, many of them have health-giving benefits, as well.
When I first moved back to the Midwest from the East Coast two decades ago, only one place ne ..."
"Oster and Gilbertie have collected 150 simple yet elegant recipes for appetizers, salads, soups, main and side dishes, breads and muffins, desserts, and drinks -- all featuring fresh herbs as their focal ingredient."
"Maggie Oster. Making Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt For me, ice cream is
synonymous with late-night snacks, a tradition in my family. For others, apple pie
may not be complete without a scoop of vanilla on top. For still others, ice cream
may be identified with birthdays, summer Sunday afternoons, family reunions, the
local dairy bar, 29 flavors, triple scoops, banana splits, hot fudge ... for them at
Mount Vernon after being introduc ..."
Herbal Vinegar(1st Edition) by MaggieOster, Gwen Steege Hardcover, 176 Pages, Published 1994 by Storey Books ISBN-13: 978-0-88266-876-5, ISBN: 0-88266-876-5
"This book features dozens of recipes for herb, spice, vegetable, and flower vinegars and more than 100 recipes for using flavored vinegars in everything from appetizers to entrees."
"Explore the many flavorful possibilities of vinegar. With dozens of recipes for infusing vinegar with herbs, spices, vegetables, and flowers, Maggie Oster fills this delightful book with mouthwatering mixtures that go far beyond salad dressing. Use your homemade vinegars to add some zing to everything from Green Chile and Cilantro Sambal to the white cream sauce enriching your pork chops. Oster also includes tips on making cleaning prod ..."
"A collection of one hundred easy-to-prepare recipes spotlights fresh herbs with chapters that cover first courses, fish and shellfish, soups, meat, poultry, game, eggs, cheese, and more, and instructions for growing herbs."
Gifts and Crafts from the Garden Over 100 Easy-To-Make Projects by MaggieOster Hardcover, 184 Pages, Published 1988 by Rodale Pr ISBN-13: 978-0-87857-775-0, ISBN: 0-87857-775-0
"Tells how to arrange dried flowers, and make wreaths, pressed flower pictures, Christmas decorations, potpourri, sachets, scented candles, lotions, soaps, pomanders, and fans"
Japanese Garden Style Eastern Traditions In Western Garden Design by MaggieOster Hardcover, 240 Pages, Published 1993 by Cassell Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-0-304-34222-8, ISBN: 0-304-34222-X
The Potato Garden(1st Edition) A Grower's Guide by MaggieOster, Lesley Ehlers Hardcover, 128 Pages, Published 1993 by Harmony ISBN-13: 978-0-517-59117-8, ISBN: 0-517-59117-0
"This book profiles over 200 spud varieties and describes each in detail, planting, growing, harvesting, storing, and even cooking with each type is discussed in this unique volume- the first and only to celebrate the American gardener's longtime love affair with the potato."
"over 100 easy-to-make projects Maggie Oster. Introduction. Craftsfram. the.
Garden. The house in which I spent my first six years was a large, old, rambling
place with lots of nooks and crannies that were perfect for a child with a love of
fantasy. My favorite place was an offset of the living room with a little desk and
chair hidden behind the sofa. Here was the place where construction paper,
paints, crayons, glue, leaves, flower ..."
10 Steps to Beautiful Roses Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-110 by MaggieOster Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 1989 by Storey Publishing, Llc ISBN-13: 978-0-88266-553-5, ISBN: 0-88266-553-7
" GROW BEAUTIFUL ROSES IN 10 SIMPLE STEPS!The rose has inspired artists, writers, and composers for centuries. Now you can join the ranks of those inspired gardeners who cultivate roses in their home gardens. Whether you’re a novice gardener wanting to know the basics or a seasoned horticulturalist looking up tips on improving your blooms, Maggie Oster’s expert advice offers all the know-how you’ll need. Her ten simple steps ensure ..."
"Oster and Gilbertie have collected 150 simple yet elegant recipes for appetizers, salads, soups, main and side dishes, breads and muffins, desserts, and drinks -- all featuring fresh herbs as their focal ingredient."
"Gardening with Color. New Their True History and Complete Butterfly and Bird
Gardens York: Random House, 1991. ... How to Attract Encyclopedia of Garden
Plants and Hummingbirds and Butterflies. ... in Ernst, Ruth Shaw. The Naturalist's
Garden: An American Gardener's Cultivation. ... Salvias Wildlife. ... The Butterfly
Book: An Botanic Garden Handbook #123, Easy Guide to Butterfly Gardening,
1990."
Bamboo Baskets(1st Edition) Japanese Art and Culture Interwoven with the Beauty of Ikebana by MaggieOster, Mark Seelen, Yi-An Chou Paperback, 144 Pages, Published 1995 by Studio ISBN-13: 978-0-14-024341-3, ISBN: 0-14-024341-0
"Shows the art & craft of the bamboo basket & its companion arts -- Ikebana (flower arranging) & the tea ceremony. Since World War II, there has been limited access to information about Japanese bamboo baskets. Discusses the Japanese philosophy of art & traces it as related to bamboo as a raw material, to Ikebana, to the tea ceremony, & to the tokonoma, an alcove in traditional Japanese rooms where flower arrangements are displayed. Disc ..."
Reflections of the Spirit Japanese Gardens in America by MaggieOster, Sal Gilbertie Hardcover, 240 Pages, Published 1993 by Dutton Studio Books, New York ISBN-13: 978-0-525-93566-7, ISBN: 0-525-93566-5
"Book by Oster, Maggie"
Flowering Herbs Fresh Herbs for the Garden and Home by MaggieOster Hardcover, 128 Pages, Published 1991 by Longmeadow Press ISBN-13: 978-0-681-41087-9, ISBN: 0-681-41087-6
"Square Sm Quarto, , PP.128, Herbal Flowers To Enrich Our Lives Every Day"
35 Garden Blueprints(1st Edition) Beautiful Possibilities for Designing Your Garden by MaggieOster, Grace Tvaryanas, Anne Meskey Hardcover, 96 Pages, Published 1989 by Simon & Schuster ISBN-13: 978-0-671-66671-2, ISBN: 0-671-66671-1
"Provides garden designs by plant types and themes, including formal and informal, English, French, Japanese, herb, and climbing gardens"