Edible Heirlooms: Heritage Vegetables for the Maritime Garden

Edible Heirlooms: Heritage Vegetables for the Maritime Garden

by Bill Thorness
Edible Heirlooms: Heritage Vegetables for the Maritime Garden

Edible Heirlooms: Heritage Vegetables for the Maritime Garden

by Bill Thorness

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Overview

* Features a variety of heirloom vegetables appealing to gourmands and gardeners alike
* Growing heirloom plants is the ultimate way to eat local
* Scarlet nantes get a lot more looks than the standard orange carrot

Exploring the need for heirloom plants in the twenty-first century, Edible Heirlooms takes a look at the history and vitality of the heirloom plant, from Russian Red Kale to January King Cabbage.

This informative guide collects 26 edible heirloom plants best suited to gardeners in the maritime West-from British Columbia to the San Francisco Bay area -- and provides information on species variety, growing tips, plant history and suggested uses. Chapters contain instructions on how to save your own seeds, and suggestions for starting a seed exchange among friends or a community garden in your neighborhood.



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ISBN-13: 9781594855122
Publisher: Mountaineers Books, The
Publication date: 09/14/2009
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 160
File size: 13 MB
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About the Author

Bill Thorness is a Seattle-based writer who has been working in the field since 1985. His book credits include two travel guidebooks on bicycling, both from Mountaineers Books; two books on edible gardening, another area of personal interest and professional effort, both from Skipstone Press; and a co-authored history of a business leader. Bill’s work as a journalist has spanned regional general interest, nonprofit, business and online media. He is currently a freelance travel writer for The Seattle Times. Along with writing and editing skills, Bill is an accomplished public speaker and instructor, from in person to virtual and video courses. He is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists, the Author’s Guild, the Northwest Editors Guild and the Pacific Northwest Writers Association. See his work at www.billthorness.com. 

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