In "Celebration of Fynbos" is a treasure trove of practical information and exquisite photography. It showcases 50 plants from the fynbos kingdom, focusing on how to use them in gardening, culinary, medicinal, healing and decorative ways. A double-page spread is dedicated to each flower and, while the emphasis remains on gardening, the practical information, ranging from how to make sundowners and iced tea to fabric dye and medicinal potions, is extremely useful.Did you know: rooibos is a fynbos species? Wild fennel is a refreshing addition to salads? The juice and pulp of the sour fig can be used for treating wounds, burns and eczema? Honeybush is good for respiratory ailments? Wild rosemary is a hair growth stimulant and conditioner? Sutherlandia is a great immune system booster? This book invites all gardening enthusiasts to explore fynbos in an exciting new way.