The Illustrated Book of Edible Plants

Histories, medicinal uses, and recipe ideas for food plants from A to Z, Jack Staub tells the stories of their origins and apprises the home gardener on ways to use them. Up-to-the-minute cultivation and culinary advice are delivered with accessibility and wit.;Preface; Anise; Apple; Apricot; Artichoke; Asparagus; Basil; Bay Laurel; Bean; Beet; Blackberry; Blueberry; Borage; Broccoli; Brussels Sprout; Cabbage; Carrot; Cauli ower; Celery; Chamomile; Chard; Cherry; Chervil; Chives; Cilantro (Coriander); Cranberry; Cress; Cucumber; Currant; Dill; Eggplant; Fennel; Fig; Garlic; Goji Berry; Gooseberry; Grape; Grapefruit; Honeyberry; Horseradish; Huckleberry; Kale; Kiwi; Lavender; Leek; Lemon; Lemon Balm; Lemon Verbena; Lemongrass; Lettuce; Lime; Lingonberry; Lovage; Marjoram; Melon; Mint; Mulberry; Mustard; Nectarine; Okra; Onion; Orange; Oregano;ParsleyPea; Peach; Pear; Pepper; Persimmon; Pineapple; Plum; Potato; Pumpkin; Quince; Radish; Raspberry; Rhubarb; Rosemary; Sage; Savory; Spinach; Squash; Strawberry; Tarragon; Thyme; Tomato. Histories, medicinal uses, and recipe ideas for food plants from A to Z. Focusing on the most growable vegetables, herbs, and fruits for the greatest number of people, Jack Staub tells the stories of their origins and apprises the home gardener on ways to use them, from the table to remedies and potions. Up-to-the-minute cultivation and culinary advice are delivered with accessibility and wit. Watercolor art makes the pages beautiful. Jack Staub is the author of Private Edens: Beautiful Country Gardens, Private Gardens of South Florida, and the celebrated “75” series of edible gardening books: 75 Exciting Vegetables for Your Garden, 75 Remarkable Fruits for Your Garden, and 75 Exceptional Herbs for Your Garden. Staub lives in Wrightstown, Pennsylvania. Preface Anise Apple Apricot Artichoke Asparagus Basil Bay Laurel Bean Beet Blackberry Blueberry Borage Broccoli Brussels Sprout Cabbage Carrot Cauli ower Celery Chamomile Chard Cherry Chervil Chives Cilantro (Coriander) Cranberry Cress Cucumber Currant Dill Eggplant Fennel Fig Garlic Goji Berry Gooseberry Grape Grapefruit Honeyberry Horseradish Huckleberry Kale Kiwi Lavender Leek Lemon Lemon Balm Lemon Verbena Lemongrass Lettuce Lime Lingonberry Lovage Marjoram Melon Mint Mulberry Mustard Nectarine Okra Onion Orange Oregano ParsleyPea Peach Pear Pepper Persimmon Pineapple Plum Potato Pumpkin Quince Radish Raspberry Rhubarb Rosemary Sage Savory Spinach Squash Strawberry Tarragon Thyme Tomato. Histories, medicinal uses, and recipe ideas for food plants from A to Z—illustrated with beautiful watercolor art. Focusing on the most growable vegetables, herbs, and fruits for the greatest number of people, Jack Staub tells the stories of their origins and apprises the home gardener on ways to use them, from the table to remedies and potions. Up-to-the-minute cultivation and culinary advice are delivered with accessibility and wit, as well as tidbits of folkore and myth that surround these plants, from the author of 75 Exciting Vegetables for Your Garden, 75 Remarkable Fruits for Your Garden, and 75 Exceptional Herbs for Your Garden.