Complete Book of Vegetables by Matthew Biggs
Matthew Biggs has been a professional gardener for over 20 years. In this comprehensive book, Matthew Biggs shares his extensive knowledge on a wide variety of vegetables and inspires the gardener to take on the fulfilling activity of vegetable growing. His advice is practical as well as encouraging and is applicable to the backyard, garden, glasshouse and kitchen. With an A-Z of vegetables and sections on the history of vegetable growing, harvesting and storing and over 200 recipes for vegetables in the kitchen, this is the practical guide that keen gardeners and beginners alike have been waiting for.
Even if you never get round to growing a fraction of the varieties described, you will find much in this book to entertain you' -- Max Davidson * The Express *
Gone are the days when the vegetable plot was home only to potatoes, carrots and cabbagesNow the range can be extended to include the unusual, exotic and gourmet delicacies -- Adam Pasco * The Daily Telegraph *
'The ordinary mingle with the extraordinary with details of more than 150 recipes from around the world * BBC Gardener's World *
A vegetable book like no other...perfect for gardener, botanist or cook * Image Magazine *
Gone are the days when the vegetable plot was home only to potatoes, carrots and cabbagesNow the range can be extended to include the unusual, exotic and gourmet delicacies -- Adam Pasco * The Daily Telegraph *
'The ordinary mingle with the extraordinary with details of more than 150 recipes from around the world * BBC Gardener's World *
A vegetable book like no other...perfect for gardener, botanist or cook * Image Magazine *
Matthew Biggs trained at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and appeared in Channel 4's Garden Club. He writes for Gardeners' World magazine and lectures around the world. Matthew travels extensively and likes to experiment with unusual varieties and try out new growing techniques. He is the co-author of GQT Plant Chooser and GQT Techniques and Tips for Gardeners.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781856268172 |
| ISBN 10 | 1856268179 |
| Title | Complete Book of Vegetables |
| Author | Matthew Biggs |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2009-01-22 |
| Number of pages | 280 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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