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She is the author of numerous books on gardening and is a threetime recipient of the garden writers of americas best book of the year award. Another ground breaking book, cooking from the garden, was published in 1988. It was followed in 1988 by cooking from the garden, which introduced the american public to heirloom tomatoes, mesclun salads, and edible flowers. A quick glance told me that it was small enough to lug around with toddlers, yet meaty enough to keep me occupied. Apr 15, 2011 while youre at it, consider looking up its nearly 30yearold forerunner the complete book of edible landscaping, also by creasy, and the sunset western garden book oxmoor house, 2007.
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Her book the complete book of edible landscaping sierra club books, 1982 is still one of the bibles on the subject. This comprehensive, featurepacked book shows how you can create more beauty around your home, grow delicious healthful produce, and save money and natural resources all at the same timeby landscaping with edible plants. Rosalind creasy is famous in the world of edible landscaping, in fact she coined the term in her first book, edible landscaping back in 1982. This book is full of excellent useful information, id recommend it to anyone. It was one of the first american landscaping books to advocate organic methods, encourage recycling, and provide alternatives to resourcewasting gardening techniques. Her second book, edible landscaping, newly released is also available on amazon as well as through your local bookstore. She has written for horticulture, organic gardening, family circle, and many other publications. Rosalind creasy s recipes from the garden will help you celebrate the incredible flavors of gardenfresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs.
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