"An altogether different kind of book on English gardens--the first of its kind--a look at the history of England's magnificent gardens as a history of Britain itself, from the 17th century gardens of Charles II to those of Prince Charles' today; how gardens transformed England; what they cost in their time and the billion-dollar industry they created. In this rich, revelatory history, Sir Roderick Floud, one of Britain's pre-eminent economic historians,...

Plant-based meals can be a cornucopia of colors, shapes, textures, and mouthwatering flavors--a source of boundless opportunities for creativity in the kitchen. In Plant-Based Gourmet, 150 original recipes for vegans and the veg-curious will delight nutrition-minded home chefs and foodies alike. Featured inside are dinners and brunches, hors d'oeuvres, sides, drinks, and desserts--items like vegan sushi, charcuteries, roasts, and confits, vegan cheeses...

"Lolo Houbein has 40 years worth of gardening wisdom to share on how to coax an abundance of organic food from a plot that is just 3 feet square, including sustainable and cost-effective techniques; over 40 themed plot designs; tips on drying, freezing, pickling; and gardening philosophy"--Adapted from publisher description.

"The story of Michelle Obama and her time in the White House, where she led in the growth of a kitchen garden"--

Award-winning chef and former "Galloping Gourmet" Kerr starts from the ground up in this engaging, highly informative introduction to the joys of the kitchen garden--and the pleasures of the table that start with growing one's own food. Includes more than 100 recipes.

"With more than 30 years' experience as both an amateur and professional gardener, there is no better guide to home-grown produce than Rekha. Let her teach you the tricks and share the lessons she has learned from a lifetime of sowing, digging, and harvesting. This isn't your average introduction to growing your own vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Packed with personality and stunning photography, this is a celebration of more than 40 seasonal crops...