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the Person in Your Life with the Greenest Thumb One intrepid cook's
exploration of her urban terrain, with over 500 recipes for every
season! "Marie Viljoen is the real deal. . . Forage, Harvest, Feast
is a joy to read, an inspiration, and a culinary adventure." Amy
Stewart, author of New York Times bestseller Wicked Plants In this
groundbreaking collection, celebrated New York City forager, cook,
kitchen gardener, and writer Marie Viljoen incorporates wild
ingredients into everyday menus and special occasion fare.
Motivated by a hunger for new flavors and working with thirty-six
versatile wild plants some increasingly found in farmers markets
she offers deliciously compelling recipes, including variations on:
Cocktails Snacks & Appetizers Entrees Desserts Breads
Preserves, Sauces and Syrups Ferments, spices, and salts From
underexplored native flavors like bayberry and spicebush to
accessible ecological threats like Japanese knotweed and mugwort,
Viljoen presents hundreds of recipes unprecedented in scope. They
range from simple quickweed griddle cakes with American burnweed
butter to sophisticated dishes like a souffleed tomato roulade
stuffed with garlic mustard, or scallops seared with sweet white
clover, cattail pollen, and sweetfern butter. Viljoen makes
unfamiliar ingredients familiar by treating each to a thorough
culinary examination, allowing readers to grasp every plant's
character and inflection. Forage, Harvest, Feast featuring hundreds
of color photographs as well as cultivation tips for plants easily
grown at home is destined to become a standard reference for any
cook wanting to transform wildcrafted ingredients into exceptional
dishes, spices, and drinks. Eating wild food, Viljoen reminds us,
is a radical act of remembering and honoring our shared heritage.
Led by a quest for exceptional flavor and ecologically sound
harvesting, she tames the feral kitchen, making it recognizable and
welcoming to regular cooks. "The photos are beautiful, and most of
the recipes are simple enough that you don't need a culinary degree
to follow them, but at the same time they ooze creativity. . . .
It's not just a book of recipes, it's a celebration of local
flavors. You can feel the love on every page. There are no other
books like it an amazing source of inspiration and a must-have for
anyone remotely interested in wild edibles." Pascal Baudar, author
of The New Wildcrafted Cuisine
A colourful illustrated story about Elliot and his dad growing
their own vegetables to make a delicious soup - and finding that a
gardening adventure involves more than welly boots and sowing
seeds. Digging for treasure, pirates, a friendly neighbour and
hordes of wildlife intent on eating the crops. All for a small pot
of broth... Dad suggests that Elliot can help in the garden to grow
what they need to make a big pot of broth. Elliot, (aided by his
mum, big sister and brother), sets out enthusiastically to give his
dad assistance - clad, of course, in his welly boots, just like a
proper gardener. But Elliot's good intentions begin to go astray as
his imagination takes over from garden duties. Digging in the back
garden leads to finding all sort of 'treasure', and he is soon
picturing himself as a Victorian Gent complete with watch chain, a
Roman Centurion, and a Pictish warrior. Helping Dad build the
raised beds, Elliot becomes a pirate walking the plank. Weeds?
These are dinosaur food. As the shoots begin to grow, they have
hopes and dreams for a bumper harvest. And when the beans begin to
sprout, Elliot pictures himself climbing a giant beanstalk. Elliot
discovers the nest of a field-mouse, and when Robert Burns is duly
quoted, we realise that the best laid schemes o' mice an' men gang
aft agley. As the garden flourishes, we discover that a variety of
wildlife is just as interested in eating what is growing all
around, as Elliot is. Perhaps this gardening project will not quite
go according to plan ... To protect his crops from being is being
eaten by the local birds, mice and rabbits, Elliot bravely
volunteers to stand guard overnight in his homemade tent. Armed
with his torch and a flask of cocoa, he soon finds the spooky
noises of the evening send his imagination soaring again. The
distant hooting owl, the cry of the fox, the cat rustling in the
undergrowth - even the fluttering bats - quickly see him run for
safety indoors. However with the garden protected by nets and
windmills to scare off crows, the crops recover a little. The
family harvest what is left to make the soup, including tiny
beetroot, some thin-looking leeks and some wonky-shaped carrots.
"They'll be fine once they're chopped up and in the broth!"
declares Dad. Instead of the huge pot of broth that Elliot had
imagined, there is just enough to fill their smallest pot. Dad
remains upbeat: "Well, it's enough to give everyone a taste."
However the day is saved by their next-door green-thumbed
neighbour, who comes to rescue with an armful of carrots and leeks
from her own garden. The family then gets busy cleaning the
vegetables, chopping and stirring. The big pot is needed after all
... and Elliot sits down at last to enjoy his home-grown broth.
An Orchard Odyssey is a gloriously illustrated resource for
fruit-lovers everywhere. Packed with inspirational ideas and
practical advice, it shows how orchard living can be incorporated
into every lifestyle, no matter how busy or short of space you are.
Covering fruit in the environment, orchard heritage, and the role
of the trees in garden and landscape design, An Orchard Odyssey
shows you how to plant and care for your trees. Full of inspiring
facts and promoting the 'five trees' orchard principle, it
redefines what an orchard is.
In common with other titles in this series, this volume describes
the scientific principles that are the bases of crop production
practices. This volume focuses on the leafy salad vegetables:
lettuce, endive and chicory. It opens with a review of world
production data, crop uses, botany, taxonomy and evolution. It then
describes the genetics and breeding of the crop, including cultivar
development and germplasm resources. Physiological aspects, such as
germination, growth and development, are then discussed. Production
methods worldwide, including growing under cover in protected
environments, are reviewed, before consideration of harvesting and
seeds, pests and diseases, and economics and marketing. The book is
written by one of the world 's leading authorities on the subject
and will be indispensable for advanced students and growers in
horticulture.
The two closely related species of Potato Cyst-Nematodes (PCN),
Globodera rostochiensis (Woll) and Globodera pallida Stone have a
worldwide distribution. Both are internationally recognized plant
quarantine organisms of actual or potential major economic
importance wherever potatoes are grown or traded. They occur in
large soil masses and also adhere to potato tubers as microscopic
cysts, which represent a complex of morphologically identical, but
behaviourally different virulence groups, or pathotypes. This
presents major problems for their detection, identification and
management. This book is a synthesis of current practical knowledge
and underpinning scientific research on PCN globally. It is
arranged in five sections, comprising nineteen chapters by leading
practitioners and research nematologists, in which the biology,
detection, identification and control options (including plant
resistance) for PCN are examined. In addition, its worldwide status
is considered, including South America, where PCN co-evolved with
its potato host. Essential information is provided for
professionals and advanced students of plant nematology and crop
protection.
The standard guide to fruit-growing success.
Despite the harsh climate that prevails in the Upper Midwest,
even amateur gardeners can successfully grow fruit when armed with
some basic information. Focusing on Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa,
South Dakota, and North Dakota, Growing Fruit in the Upper Midwest
is a practical how-to guide to the cultivation of a wide variety of
fruit including apples, pears, plums, apricots, strawberries,
blueberries, cherries, grapes, currants, gooseberries, and
brambles.
To assist readers ranging from home gardeners to small
commercial growers, Don Gordon covers site selection, soil types,
pruning, fertilization, harvesting, pests, and preventing winter
injury as well as describing literally hundreds of excellent
species for this region. Many technical aspects of pruning and
planting are accompanied with illustrations. Growing Fruit in the
Upper Midwest includes maps that indicate the fruit hardiness zones
for each state, augmented by an easy-to-use guide to cultivar
selection.
The introduction is a basic botany lesson, covering plant
classifications, growth and development. The section on apple
growing, by far the most widely adapted fruit species in this
region, will help growers decide which types of trees will thrive
on their land. Gordon also provides an overview of interesting and
overlooked historic and economic aspects of fruit production across
the Upper Midwest.
This practical guide is essential reading for home gardeners,
small commercial growers, and anyone who has considered this
rewarding and fascinating hobby.
"The concise information about plant care will assist even the
most inexperienced gardener. This book is an excellentreference
tool, and I would recommend it highly to anyone growing fruit in
Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota or South Dakota".
Rochester Post Bulletin
This book presents a directory of varieties and how to cultivate
them successfully. It is an illustrated gardener's guide to the
different varieties of shoots, peas and beans, their history and
cooking uses. It includes step-by-step instructions for preparing
the soil, sowing under glass, and harvesting and storing. It offers
practical advice on cultivating asparagus, celery, celeriac, globe
artichokes, rhubarb, seakale, peas, runner beans, French (green)
beans and broad beans. It includes helpful hints on how to avoid
pests and diseases, and what to do when problems occur. Shoots,
peas and beans are some of the choicest and most delicious of the
many vegetable crops available to the kitchen gardener. In this
book, the main types are described and illustrated, with useful
information about the varieties that can be grown, their history,
cultivation requirements and cooking uses. There is key advice on
improving your soil, making compost and preparing the vegetable
bed. A section on practical cultivation explains how to grow and
care for each type of vegetable, from sowing to harvest.A must for
the novice grower, the book also provides information for the
experienced gardener who wants to experiment with new varieties.
Many of us want to increase our self-sufficiency, but few have
access to the ideal five sunny, gently sloping acres of rich,
loamy, well-drained soil. Jenni Blackmore presents a highly
entertaining, personal account of how permaculture can be practiced
in adverse conditions, allowing anyone to learn to live more
sustainably in a less-than-perfect world. With a rallying cry of
"If we can do it, you can too," she distills the wisdom of twenty
years of trial and error into a valuable teaching tool. The perfect
antidote to dense, high-level technical manuals, Permaculture for
the Rest of Us presents the fundamental principles of this
sometimes confusing concept in a humorous, reader-friendly way.
Each chapter focuses on a specific method or technique,
interspersing straightforward explanations with the author's own
experiences. Learn how to successfully retrofit even the smallest
homestead using skills such as: No-till vs. till gardening,
composting, and soil-building Natural pest control and integrating
small livestock Basic greenhouse construction Harvesting,
preservation, and more Ideal for urban dreamers, suburbanites and
country-dwellers alike, this inspirational and instructional
"encouragement manual" is packed with vibrant photographs
documenting the author's journey from adversity to abundance. Jenni
Blackmore is a farmer, artist, writer and certified Permaculture
Design Consultant who built her house on a rocky, windswept island
off the coast of Nova Scotia almost twenty-five years ago and has
been stumbling along the road to self-sufficient living ever since.
A successful micro-farmer, she produces most of her family's meat,
eggs, fruit, and vegetables, in spite of often-challenging
conditions.
' How to Grow Plants from Seeds is a great little book - a
hand-holding, step-by-step guide with clear pictures and
instructions. It demystifies the process and covers flowers as well
as vegetables and herbs. A most useful present for anyone wanting
to get started on sowing seeds.' Country Living 'Whether you want
to grow a cutting garden or a harvest of fresh produce, discover
the basic rules for success.' The Garden How To Grow Plants From
Seeds does away, once and for all, with the idea that there's
something difficult about growing direct from seed. There's no need
to rely on the professionals to raise seedlings for you: seeds are
not only cheap to buy and environmentally friendly but, if you
follow a few basic rules, they're also fantastically rewarding, not
least because a single packet will usually leave you with plenty of
spares to swap with fellow enthusiasts. Whether you're a novice or
an experienced gardener, if you want to nurture an impressive
cutting garden or aim to have a bounteous harvest of fruit and
vegetables, here's what you need to know, presented in a
straightforward and accessible way. You'll discover the basic rules
for different seeds, their sowing preferences (Indoor, under cover
or direct- to-plot? Surface-sow or cover up? Water or spray?), how
long they take to germinate, and how to prick out, pot on and raise
your infant plants to become sturdy, productive adults. The book
opens with a basic primer showing how seeds work, to give every
grower the best chance at success. This is followed by extensive
chapters on raising food and flowers from seed with plenty of
detailed plant profiles included, and finally there's a guide to
collecting seeds from your plants and how to save and swap - so
that you, too, can become a seed evangelist.
Home Harvest: Your Pocket Guide to Kitchen Gardening is a
practical, fun and easy-to-read deck of cards that will help you
plant and grow your own kitchen garden. Growing vegetables sounds
like a daunting task if you've never done it before, but it's
actually very simple. Including gardening 101 tips plus
instructions for growing vegetables, herbs and flowers, Home
Harvest breaks down the basics of growing your own food. The deck
is divided into four sections: Gardening 101, Veggies, Herbs and
Flowers. The gardening 101 cards help you start your garden from
scratch, offer advice on keeping it healthy and abundant, and
introduce you to the common garden enemies with tips on managing
them. You will also learn how to entice all the friendly critters
needed for a healthy ecosystem. Each veggie, herb and flower card
has growing and planting information, plus handy cooking tips and
fun facts. In Home Harvest the farmers behind Kinsfolk Farm guide
you through the process of planting, growing and eating veggies
from your very own patch of soil - as simple as that! The card
format is perfect for gardening because you can take one card out
to the garden at a time instead of lugging a book around. Each card
is beautifully illustrated by the phenomenal Edith Rewa, making
this a stunning gift for every gardener in your life.
Allotments are places to grow food - but they are so much more than
that. They are also places that encourage spontaneity, exploration,
learning, sharing, restful activity and camaraderie. This book is a
celebration of the allotment hut and the wonderful invention and
resourcefulness that makes each one unique. The original
illustrations offer inspiration for how to create your own, very
special shed. This is the ideal gift book for allotment folk,
gardeners or those curious about the quirkier side of life.
*Winner of the Garden Media Guild's The Peter Seabrook Practical
Book of the Year Award 2022 From the creator of the wildly popular
website "Vertical Veg" and with over 200k people in his online
community of growers, comes the complete guide to growing delicious
fruit, vegetables, herbs, and salad in containers, pots, and
more--in any space, from window boxes to garden yards, no matter
how small! "[A] thorough and enthusiastic guide to vegetable
gardening . . . both handy and hefty...Aspiring urban gardeners
will want to give this a look."--Publishers Weekly If you long to
grow your own tomatoes, zucchini, or strawberries, but thought you
didn't have enough space, Mark Ridsdill Smith, aka the "Vertical
Veg Man," will show you how to make the most of walls, balconies,
patios, arches, and windowsills. Ridsdill Smith has spent over ten
years teaching people to grow bountiful, edible crops in all kinds
of containers in small spaces. Inside The Vertical Veg Guide to
Container Gardening, you'll find: Mark's "Eight Steps to Success"
How to make the most of your space How to draw up a planning
calendar so you can grow throughout the year Planting projects for
beginners Compost recipes and wormery guide for the more
experienced gardener Troubleshoots for specific challenges of
growing in small spaces How growing food at home can contribute to
wellbeing and the local community With quick, proven results from
his own tests, failures, and successes, Mark will show you how
gardening in containers is not just a hobby, but a way of creating
a significant amount of delicious, low-cost, high nutrition food.
Don't be confined by the space you have--grow all the food you want
with Mark's Vertical Veg Guide to Container Gardening.
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