Download or read book Edible Heirloom Garden written by Rosalind Creasy and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 1999-03-15 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plant, grow, and harvest the vegetables of a century ago—and serve them up with modern flair! In The Edible Heirloom Vegetable Garden, edible landscape guru Rosalind Creasy presents a beautifully illustrated guide to growing heirloom vegetables. Readers can learn the basics of planting, caring for, and preparing traditional favorites, including: Saving and storing seeds from year-to-year How to make everything from tomatoes and squash to kale and beans thrive Recipes for soups, main dishes, and sides Beautiful color photos and a tour of American heirloom gardens provide inspiration for aspiring gardeners. With a little bit of yard space and the right guidance, anyone can join the "garden-to-table" movement, and The Edible Heirloom Vegetable Garden will be their go-to resource.