Title:
Heirloom plants : a complete compendium of heritage vegetables, fruits, herbs & flowers
Author:
Added Author:
Publication Date:
2016
2015
Publication Information:
Chicago, Illinois : Ball Publishing, 2016.
©2015
Physical Description:
224 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9781613735756
Abstract:
Heirloom gardening is responsible gardening, and this book is the perfect companion for home growers looking for interesting varieties to tend while saving threatened and forgotten plants for future generations.
Contents:
Growing the past, saving the future -- Keeping the tradition alive -- What is a heritage variety? -- Why grow heritage plants? -- Heritage plants & the law -- Mr. Etty's esteemed seed directory. The vegetable directory -- The fruit directory -- The herb directory -- The flower directory -- Glossary -- Seed suppliers & useful organizations.
Language:
English
