Celebrate the beauty and everyday usefulness of herbs with this richly illustrated guide from the experts at the New York Botanical Garden. Featuring fifty beloved culinary and medicinal herbs, this thoughtfully curated volume pairs exquisite botanical artwork with fascinating histories, practical growing advice, and timeless inspiration for bringing herbs into daily life. Organized alphabetically, each herb is presented with a detailed botanical illustration highlighting its seeds, stems, flowers, and leaves, alongside information on its origins, traditional uses, and cultivation. Every profile concludes with a simple recipe or creative project, offering ideas for everything from teas, syrups, and cocktails to soups, tinctures, sachets, and potpourri. Equal parts reference and keepsake, this beautifully designed book is an inspiring resource for gardeners, cooks, herbalists, and anyone drawn to the quiet rituals of growing and gathering. A thoughtful addition to the library of every nature lover.