Heirloom Gardener: Traditional Plants and Skills for the Modern World
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Heirloom Gardener: Traditional Plants and Skills for the Modern World
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An A-to-Z compilation of traditional gardening skills and heirloom plants, nostalgically illustrated with wood block art.
Part essay collection, part gardening guide, The Heirloom Gardener encourages readers to embrace heirloom seeds and traditions, serving as a well-needed reminder to slow down and reconnect with nature. Modern Farmer
Modern life is a cornucopia of technological wonders. But is something precious being lost? A tangible bond with our natural world, the deep satisfaction of connecting to the earth that was enjoyed by previous generations?
In The Heirloom Gardener, John Forti celebrates gardening as a craft and shares the lore and traditional practices that link us with our environment and with each other. Charmingly illustrated and brimming with wisdom, this guide will inspire you to slow down, recharge, and reconnect.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781604699937
Publisher: Timber Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 28 July 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Timber Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 272
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About the Author
John Forti is an award-winning heirloom specialist, garden historian, ethnobotanist, garden writer, and local foods advocate. He is executive director of Bedrock Gardens, an artist-inspired public sculpture garden and landscape in Lee, New Hampshire, and the recipient of a national 2020 Award of Excellence from National Garden Clubs. He is also a regional governor and biodiversity specialist for Slow Food USA, a national chapter of Slow Food, a global organization and international grassroots movement that connects food producers and consumers to champion local agriculture, farmers markets, and traditional, regional cuisine. Visit him, The Heirloom Gardener, at jforti.com.
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