The New American Herbal: An Herb Gardening Book -

Orr positions the book as a modern successor to historical herbals, which traditionally combined plant identification with medicinal and culinary lore.

: Every herb is classified by its primary use, whether culinary, medicinal, ornamental, or aromatic. About the Author The New American Herbal: An Herb Gardening Book

: Before the directory, it provides foundational knowledge on herb families, flavor profiles, propagation, and harvesting. Orr positions the book as a modern successor