Diary of a French Herb Garden

In Diary of a French Herb Garden, English food writer Geraldene Holt tells the captivating story of how she came to restore an ancient walled garden in a beautiful village deep in the Ardèche region of France. The reader then accompanies the author through all the stages of re-making the garden—from the construction of its cobbled footpath and stone bridge, and the discovery of its ancient irrigation system, to the eventual planting of the first herbs. Equally beguiling are the stories of the villagers and the many ways in which they use the herbs that thrive in the Provençal climate. Holt’s lively narrative follows the gardening year, month by month, offering helpful tips to those inspired to grow their own aromatic and culinary herbs. Illustrated throughout with delicate engravings, Diary of a French Herb Garden is a book that will charm gardeners, cooks, and Francophiles alike.