The Heirloom Gardener: Traditional Plants and Skills for the Modern World by John Forti

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The Heirloom Gardener: Traditional Plants and Skills for the Modern World by John Forti

"Part essay collection, part gardening guide, The Heirloom Gardener encourages readers to embrace heirloom seeds and traditions, serving as a well-needed reminder to slow down and reconnect with nature." --Modern Farmer Modern life is a cornucopia of technological wonders. But is something precious being lost? A tangible bond with our natural world--the deep satisfaction of connecting to the earth that was enjoyed by previous generations? In The Heirloom Gardener, John Forti celebrates gardening as a craft and shares the lore and traditional practices that link us with our environment and with each other. Charmingly illustrated and brimming with wisdom, this guide will inspire you to slow down, recharge, and reconnect.

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Forti, John: - John Forti is a garden historian, horticulturist, and ethnobotanist who has directed gardens for Plimoth Plantation Museum, Strawberry Banke Museum, Massachusetts Horticultural Society, and Bedrock Gardens. He also serves as a regional Slow Food Governor and biodiversity specialist for Slow Food USA. He has won numerous awards for historic garden preservation and children's garden design, and he received the 2020 Award of Excellence from National Garden Clubs, the largest nonprofit volunteer gardening organization in the world. John has served as board chair for the New England Unit of the Herb Society of America, and he received the Nancy Putnam Howard Award for Excellence in Horticulture from the HSA. He lectures nationally, and he reaches millions globally from his Facebook page The Heirloom Gardener - John Forti. Follow him at www.jforti.com.
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ISBN 13 9781604699937
ISBN 10 1604699930
Title The Heirloom Gardener: Traditional Plants and Skills for the Modern World
Author John Forti
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Timber Press
Year published 2021-07-28
Number of pages 272
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.