Once seen merely as an important link to history, Heirloom vegetables are now appreciated by gardeners for a more practical reason: they offer flavors, colors, and textures you just don\'t find in most supermarkets.
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A longtime supporter of organic gardening techniques, William Woys Weaver has grown each one of the 300+ varieties of vegetables in this book.
If you\'re excited by Green Glaze Collards, Anne Arundel Melons, or the Snowlflake Potato, this is the book for you.
Once seen merely as an important link to history, Heirloom vegetables are now appreciated by gardeners for a more practical reason: they offer flavors, colors, and textures you just don\'t find in most supermarkets