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Hard cover with dust jacket. Shows signs of aging. Very slight musty smell. Sold as is. Herbs, Nature, Gardening Published during the height of the late 20th-century back-to-the-land movement, this volume reflects a renewed public interest in home horticulture and culinary gardening. The Geo. W. Park Seed Co., renowned for its mail-order seed catalogs, partnered with knowledgeable horticultural writers to produce authoritative guides for American enthusiasts. Gertrude B. Foster, a prominent figure in herb gardening circles, brought decades of practical cultivation experience to the text. The work provided detailed instructions on growing, harvesting, and utilizing various herbs, catering to a growing demographic of suburban gardeners seeking self-sufficiency. These specialty gardening books served as essential companions for homesteaders and hobbyists alike during the burgeoning environmental consciousness of the 1980s. Today, they remain cherished references for heirloom gardeners