Reviews

Author Simon Hickmott is a seed saver and proprietor of a company specializing in rare edible plants: here he's covering some ninety unusual vegetables, providing the cultivation directions and historical background gardeners need to consider something different. From Egyptian or Tree Onion to Melon Pears, New Zealand Yams and more, "Growing Unusual Vegetables: Weird and Wonderful Vegetables and How to Grow Them" holds no fancy color photos: just plenty of practical, applied details gardeners will appreciate. -Midwest Review of Books