The Complete Book of Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit in Australia
Complete Book of Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit in Australia: The definitive sourcebook for growing, harvesting and cooking
Matthew Biggs, Jekka Mcvicar and Bob Flowerdew
Encyclopedic in scope, 'The Complete Book of Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit in Australia' is the definitive sourcebook for growing, harvesting and cooking your own fresh produce at home.
Featuring over 100 different herbs, 70 vegetables and 100 fruits, this magnificent guide will help, encourage and inspire novices and experienced gardeners alike. The coverage is phenomenal - from growing tomatoes throughout the year, to the great variety of potatoes you can grow in your own backyard, and the herbs that can be grown in even the smallest of spaces.
Written with Australian consultants for Australian conditions with lavish illustrations and information that is easy to read and find, every gardener can discover the origins of plants, how they were named, their medicinal, cosmetic and culinary uses, and most importantly, how to cultivate the right plant to ensure a bumper crop. This is a real must-have for every gardener or cook.
Dimensions: H 27.7cm x W 24.2cm x D 4.5cm
ISBN: 9781925456080
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Publication Date: 2016
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 704
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