Bibliograph

RHS vegetables for the gourmet gardener, old, new, common and curious vegetables to grow and eat, Simon Akeroyd

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Label

RHS vegetables for the gourmet gardener, old, new, common and curious vegetables to grow and eat, Simon Akeroyd

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

RHS vegetables for the gourmet gardener

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Simon Akeroyd

Sub title

old, new, common and curious vegetables to grow and eat

Summary

'RHS vegetables for the gourmet gardener' is an accessible guide to over 65 types of vegetable, from the obscure to the familiar. It discusses the origin, cultivation and preparation of each vegetable, along with intriguing insights into its history and uses. Practical growing tips, nutritional information and classic recipes are interspersed with feature spreads on topics such as heritage and heirloom vegetables, sowing techniques and specialist garden tools. Illustrated throughout with delicate botanical watercolours and engravings and presented in an attractive cloth-effect cover, this is a book for every gardener and cook to treasure

Target audience

adult

Classification

Contributor