27%OFF
Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.
Around The World in 80 Plants: An Edible Perennial Vegetable Adventure for Temperate Climates
Stephen Barstow
€ 27.99
€ 20.36
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for Around The World in 80 Plants: An Edible Perennial Vegetable Adventure for Temperate Climates
Paperback. This book takes us on an adventure around the temperate world, introducing us to the author's top 80 perennial leafy green vegetables. In this title, we are taken underground gardening in Tokyo, beach gardening in the UK, and traditional roof gardening in the Norwegian mountains. Num Pages: 304 pages, full colour throughout, includes photographs. BIC Classification: WMPF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 170 x 16. Weight in Grams: 664.
This book introduces us to the author's top 80 perennial leafy green vegetables and will be of interest both to traditional vegetable and even ornamental gardeners. It includes recipes inspired by local traditional gastronomy. This book takes us on an original and inspiring adventure around the temperate world, introducing us to the author's top 80 perennial leafy green vegetables. We are taken underground gardening in Tokyo, beach gardening in the UK, and traditional roof gardening in the Norwegian mountains...There are stories of the wild foraging traditions of indigenous people in all continents: from the Maori of New Zealand and the ... Read more
This book introduces us to the author's top 80 perennial leafy green vegetables and will be of interest both to traditional vegetable and even ornamental gardeners. It includes recipes inspired by local traditional gastronomy. This book takes us on an original and inspiring adventure around the temperate world, introducing us to the author's top 80 perennial leafy green vegetables. We are taken underground gardening in Tokyo, beach gardening in the UK, and traditional roof gardening in the Norwegian mountains...There are stories of the wild foraging traditions of indigenous people in all continents: from the Maori of New Zealand and the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Permanent Publications
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781856231411
SKU
V9781856231411
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-5
About Stephen Barstow
Dr. Stephen Barstow has devoted 30 years to trialling the world's perennial vegetables - just witness his salad comprising 528 varieties in 2003, earning him the title of 'Extreme Salad Man'!
Reviews for Around The World in 80 Plants: An Edible Perennial Vegetable Adventure for Temperate Climates
Stephen Barstow presents fascinating and useful information about his top 80 perennial leafy vegetables including lots of historical references, his and other recipe ideas, along with photos and more. Many of these are easily grown and can be ornamental as well as great edibles. This will be a really useful book helping extend the range of food plants for gardeners. ... Read more