For those wishing to experience a stroll down the paths of eight outstanding herb gardens that exist in various parts of the country, and for those just wishing to learn a bit about early herb texts and view reproductions of seed packet art in the section on "early herbals and art." The clear, eye-catching photos of most of the individual herbs are accompanied by brief statements about the history of the herb, the culinary, medicinal, and other uses, and cultivation advice.