Customer Reviews

The Edible Heirloom Garden (Edible Garden)

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Well illustrated. Brief desciptions about different varieties,
including planting, preparation, and history. Simply yet beautifully
layed out. An engaging and laid back introduction to the important art
of genetic preservation and appreciation of nature's delicious diversity.

When I purchased this book I thought it would help me plant a garden but it was more of a discription of each plant. It was interesting reading but didn't really help much on how to go about gardening.

Rosalind Creasy is known for her beautiful gardening books that are chock full of eye-candy, and in that way this book does not disappoint. However, with the recent proliferation of heirloom vegetable catalogs, like Bakers Creek and Seed Savers, a lot of the information Creasy provides on heirloom varieties is easily found in free catalogs.

Where the book's value lies, however, is the second two thirds of the book, which provides historical recipes and methods for cooking with heirloom vegetables. The ingredients are simple, the recipes are easy, and the results are delicious, making this a terrific addition to the kitchen for any gardener.