Jekka McVicar

Jekka McVicar is a British herb grower, author and broadcaster who is widely recognised as the UK's leading authority on herbs. She runs Jekka's Herb Farm in South Gloucestershire and has been growing and researching herbs for over four decades. Herbs: Pure and Simple is a comprehensive guide to growing, using and understanding herbs, covering everything from cultivation and harvesting to culinary, medicinal and decorative applications. McVicar writes with the authority of a lifetime spent working with herbs and the enthusiasm of someone who genuinely loves her subject. She has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Victoria Medal of Honour and has been endorsed by celebrity chefs and gardeners alike. Her audiobooks and books are essential resources for anyone interested in growing and using herbs.