About the book
Heirloom seeds are more than the promise of next summer’s crookneck squash or jewel-colored zinnias. They're living antiques handed down from one generation to the next, a rich inheritance of flavor and beauty from long ago and, often, far away. They are sometimes better adapted to pests and harsh conditions than many modern varieties and often simply smell or taste better. Gardening with Heirloom Seeds serves as a resource for gardeners, cooks, and plant lovers of all levels of expertise who want to know more about finding, sharing, and propagating the seeds of heirloom flowers, fruits, and vegetables.
In these beautifully illustrated pages, Lynn Coulter describes fifty treasured heirloom species, from Frenchman’s Darling, a flowering herb whose seeds were pocketed by Napoleon Bonaparte when he invaded Egypt in 1798, to Snow White beets, an old Dutch favorite that will not stain the cook’s fingers red. Most of the plants included here will grow all across the United States; a few are best suited for warmer climates.
The text is sprinkled throughout with practical advice from heirloom gardeners and lists sources for finding the seeds of many old varieties. Because it also provides ample room for making notes, Gardening with Heirloom Seeds can be used year after year and can become an heirloom in its own right — a personal journal to pass along to the next generation of gardeners.
Editions of Gardening with Heirloom Seeds
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807830116
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807856802
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469608716
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890878878
Read an Excerpt
Heirloom seeds are more than the promise of next summer’s crookneck squash or jewel-colored zinnias. They're living antiques handed down from one generation to the next, a rich inheritance of flavor and beauty from long ago and, often, far away. They are sometimes better adapted to pests and harsh conditions than many modern varieties and often simply smell or taste better. Gardening with Heirloom Seeds serves as a resource for gardeners, cooks, and plant lovers of all levels of expertise who want to know more about finding, sharing, and propagating the seeds of heirloom flowers, fruits, and vegetables.
In these beautifully illustrated pages, Lynn Coulter describes fifty treasured heirloom species, from Frenchman’s Darling, a flowering herb whose seeds were pocketed by Napoleon Bonaparte when he invaded Egypt in 1798, to Snow White beets, an old Dutch favorite that will not stain the cook’s fingers red. Most of the plants included here will grow all across the United States; a few are best suited for warmer climates.
The text is sprinkled throughout with practical advice from heirloom gardeners and lists sources for finding the seeds of many old varieties. Because it also provides ample room for making notes, Gardening with Heirloom Seeds can be used year after year and can become an heirloom in its own right — a personal journal to pass along to the next generation of gardeners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gardening with Heirloom Seeds about?
Heirloom seeds are more than the promise of next summer’s crookneck squash or jewel-colored zinnias. They're living antiques handed down from one generation to the next, a rich inheritance of flavor and beauty from long ago and, often, far away. They are sometimes better adapted to pests and harsh conditions than many modern varieties and often simply smell or taste better. Gardening with Heirloom Seeds serves as a resource for gardeners, cooks, and plant lovers of all levels of expertise who want to know more about finding, sharing, and propagating the seeds of heirloom flowers, fruits, and vegetables.
In these beautifully illustrated pages, Lynn Coulter describes fifty treasured heirloom species, from Frenchman’s Darling, a flowering herb whose seeds were pocketed by Napoleon Bonaparte when he invaded Egypt in 1798, to Snow White beets, an old Dutch favorite that will not stain the cook’s fingers red. Most of the plants included here will grow all across the United States; a few are best suited for warmer climates.
The text is sprinkled throughout with practical advice from heirloom gardeners and lists sources for finding the seeds of many old varieties. Because it also provides ample room for making notes, Gardening with Heirloom Seeds can be used year after year and can become an heirloom in its own right — a personal journal to pass along to the next generation of gardeners.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Gardening with Heirloom Seeds?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Gardening
Where can I read a sample of Gardening with Heirloom Seeds?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807830116
How long is Gardening with Heirloom Seeds and how many pages does it have?
Gardening with Heirloom Seeds has 328 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Gardening with Heirloom Seeds?
Lynn Coulter
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Gardening with Heirloom Seeds is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807830116) and paperback(ISBN 9780807856802) and ebook(ISBN 9781469608716) and pdf(ISBN 9798890878878)
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