Items related to For the Love of an Orchard: Everybody's guide to...
A sumptuous exploration reintroducing the forgotten quince, reviving pears and plums, and including many other edible delights, as well as how to grow them Whether you fantasize about having a whole orchard, just a cherry tree in a pot, or even the perfect apple pie, this beautifully illustrated and thoroughly practical guide bridges the gap between the special place orchards hold in our hearts and the practicalities of growing and cooking orchard fruit. Exploring the traditions of fruit growing and the story of individual fruits in orchards found worldwide, the generous size of this fruit bible is the perfect inspiration for getting out those jam jars or squeezing an apple tree onto the garden or patio. As interest grows in sustainability, the preserving of heritage varieties, and organic produce, this book provides delicious home-grown recipes and general cultivation advice and is a timely celebration of tree fruit and its unique enjoyment.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From the Author:
Jane McMorland Hunter is the author of the critically acclaimed book The Tiny Garden and multiple books in the Teach Yourself series, including Mosaics and Needlecraft. Chris Kelly is a professional gardener and writer. They are the coauthors of Teach Yourself Basic Gardening Skills.
Review:
"Endlessly absorbing and informative." —Bill Bryson
"Combines sound advice and suggestions—for various, often minute situations such as roofs and light wells—with very beautiful pictures that will inspire even those with no more 'garden' than a few steps outside." —House & Garden on The Tiny Garden
"Combines sound advice and suggestions—for various, often minute situations such as roofs and light wells—with very beautiful pictures that will inspire even those with no more 'garden' than a few steps outside." —House & Garden on The Tiny Garden
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherPavilion Books
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 1862058504
- ISBN 13 9781862058507
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages288
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 29.51
Shipping:
FREE
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
For the Love of an Orchard
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 1862058504-11-16450874
Buy New
US$ 29.51
Convert currency
Stock Image
For the Love of an Orchard
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 1862058504-11-23225533
Buy New
US$ 29.51
Convert currency
Stock Image
For the Love of an Orchard
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # Abebooks524195
Buy New
US$ 59.00
Convert currency