Heirloom Plants: A Complete Compendium of Heritage Vegetables, Fruits, Herbs & Flowers
Thomas Etty
It s nearly impossible for gardeners to resist the allure of heirloom plants. Their names alone sound inviting Flanders Purple kale, Golden Marconi sweet peppers, Moon & Stars watermelons, Turk s Turban squash, Scarlet Emperor running beans, and Jefferson plums and many growers claim that their taste is unsurpassed. Beyond the classic appeal, however, lies the far more important issue of biodiversity. Unless these unique seeds are grown and saved, they will not only be forgotten, but lost forever.Based on the extensive seed catalogs of Thomas Etty, the popular heirloom seedsman, "Heirloom Plants "includes information on almost 500 exciting cultivars to be grown and harvested, along with detailed profiles and cultivation tips for each plant. In addition to edibles, the book also has chapters on antique herbs and flowers, from Cup and Saucer vines to Sweet William carnations to Empress of India nasturtiums. Trowel and book in hand, let your motto be, Growing the past, saving the future. "Binding Type: HardcoverAuthor: Thomas Etty, Lorraine HarrisonPublisher: Ball PublishingPublished: 04/01/2016ISBN: 9781613735756Pages: 224Weight: 1.40lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.70w x 0.80dReview Citations: Publishers Weekly 03/07/2016Booklist 04/01/2016 pg. 16
Book Title
Heirloom Plants: A Complete Compendium of Heritage Vegetables, Fruits, Herbs & Flowers
ISBN
9781613735756
It s nearly impossible for gardeners to resist the allure of heirloom plants. Their names alone sound inviting Flanders Purple kale, Golden Marconi sweet peppers, Moon & Stars watermelons, Turk s Turban squash, Scarlet Emperor running beans, and Jefferson plums and many growers claim that their taste is unsurpassed. Beyond the classic appeal, however, lies the far more important issue of biodiversity. Unless these unique seeds are grown and saved, they will not only be forgotten, but lost forever.Based on the extensive seed catalogs of Thomas Etty, the popular heirloom seedsman, "Heirloom Plants "includes information on almost 500 exciting cultivars to be grown and harvested, along with detailed profiles and cultivation tips for each plant. In addition to edibles, the book also has chapters on antique herbs and flowers, from Cup and Saucer vines to Sweet William carnations to Empress of India nasturtiums. Trowel and book in hand, let your motto be, Growing the past, saving the future. "
Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Thomas Etty, Lorraine Harrison
Publisher: Ball Publishing
Published: 04/01/2016
ISBN: 9781613735756
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.70w x 0.80d
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 03/07/2016
Booklist 04/01/2016 pg. 16
Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Thomas Etty, Lorraine Harrison
Publisher: Ball Publishing
Published: 04/01/2016
ISBN: 9781613735756
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.70w x 0.80d
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 03/07/2016
Booklist 04/01/2016 pg. 16
It s nearly impossible for gardeners to resist the allure of heirloom plants. Their names alone sound inviting Flanders Purple kale, Golden Marconi sweet peppers, Moon & Stars watermelons, Turk s Turban squash, Scarlet Emperor running beans, and Jefferson plums and many growers claim that their taste is unsurpassed. Beyond the classic appeal, however, lies the far more important issue of biodiversity. Unless these unique seeds are grown and saved, they will not only be forgotten, but lost forever.Based on the extensive seed catalogs of Thomas Etty, the popular heirloom seedsman, "Heirloom Plants "includes information on almost 500 exciting cultivars to be grown and harvested, along with detailed profiles and cultivation tips for each plant. In addition to edibles, the book also has chapters on antique herbs and flowers, from Cup and Saucer vines to Sweet William carnations to Empress of India nasturtiums. Trowel and book in hand, let your motto be, Growing the past, saving the future. "
Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Thomas Etty, Lorraine Harrison
Publisher: Ball Publishing
Published: 04/01/2016
ISBN: 9781613735756
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.70w x 0.80d
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 03/07/2016
Booklist 04/01/2016 pg. 16
Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Thomas Etty, Lorraine Harrison
Publisher: Ball Publishing
Published: 04/01/2016
ISBN: 9781613735756
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.70w x 0.80d
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 03/07/2016
Booklist 04/01/2016 pg. 16