The Heirloom Life Gardener

The Baker Creek Way of Growing Your Own Food Easily and Naturally

Regular Price $29.99

Regular Price $37.99 CAD

Regular Price $29.99

Regular Price $37.99 CAD

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On Sale

Oct 4, 2011

Page Count

240 Pages

ISBN-13

9781401324391

Description

Tired of genetically modified food every day, Americans are moving more toward eating natural, locally grown food that is free of pesticides and preservatives-and there is no better way to ensure this than to grow it yourself.

Anyone can start a garden, whether in a backyard or on a city rooftop; but what they need to truly succeed is The Heirloom Life Gardener, a comprehensive guide to cultivating heirloom vegetables.

In this invaluable resource, Jere and Emilee Gettle, cofounders of the Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company, offer a wealth of knowledge to every kind of gardener-experienced pros and novices alike. In his friendly voice, complemented by gorgeous photographs, Jere gives planting, growing, harvesting, and seed saving tips. In addition, an extensive A to Z Growing Guide includes amazing heirloom varieties that many people have never even seen. From seed collecting to the history of seed varieties and name origins, Jere takes you far beyond the heirloom tomato. This is the first book of its kind that is not only a guide to growing beautiful and delicious vegetables, but also a way to join the movement of people who long for real food and a truer way of living.

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Praise

"These are people on the cutting edge of food culture." —O, The Oprah Magazine
"As an avid gardener, I always enjoy perusing The Baker Creek Seed Company's catalogue, and have had great success growing the excellent rare seeds I order from it. Now Baker Creek's Jere and Emilee Gettle have written a book that is sure to inspire, educate, and inform new gardeners eager to cultivate their understanding of heirloom seeds, the land, and the sustainable good foods that we derive from it." —Martha Stewart
"Whether you live in a city high-rise with a tiny deck, or in a rural area on farmland, Jere Gettle's warm, evocative writing will inspire you to get outside and plant some seeds. An informative, lively read that illustrates the beauty behind cultivating and harvesting your own heirloom varieties." —Melissa Clark
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