Modern life is a cornucopia of technological wonders.
But is something precious being lost? A tangible bond with our natural world--the deep satisfaction of connecting to the earth that was enjoyed by previous generations? In The Heirloom Gardener, John Forti celebrates gardening as a craft and shares the lore and Traditional practices that link us wit. --Alice Waters, chef and owner, Chez Panisse; founder, The Edible Schoolyard Project Modern life is a cornucopia of technological wonders.
Empowers readers with a toolkit of Traditional and sustainable practices for an emerging artisanal crafts movement, and a brighter future.
Charmingly illustrated and brimming with wisdom, this guide will inspire you to slow down, recharge, and reconnect.
Arranged alphabetically, entries include Heirloom flowers like beebalm, Johnny-jump-ups, and nasturtiums; Traditional Skills such as distilling, wreath-making, and brewing; and subjects such as ethnobotany, biodiversity, and organic gardening.
But is something precious being lost? A tangible bond with our natural world--the deep satisfaction of connecting to the earth that was enjoyed by previous generations? In The Heirloom Gardener, John Forti celebrates gardening as a craft and shares the lore and Traditional practices that link us with our environment and with each other. --Alice Waters, chef and owner, Chez Panisse; founder, The Edible Schoolyard Project Modern life is a cornucopia of technological wonders.
Empowers readers with a toolkit of Traditional and sustainable practices for an emerging artisanal crafts movement, and a brighter future.
The Heirloom Gardener is charmingly illustrated, resulting in a beautiful book that will inspire you to slow down, recharge, and reconnect.
Throughout, Forti highlights the ways in which these Plants and practices can enrich Modern life.
Arranged alphabetically, entries include Heirloom flowers like beebalm, Johnny-jump-ups, and nasturtiums; Traditional Skills such as distilling, wreath-making, and brewing; and subjects such as ethnobotany, biodiversity, and organic gardening.
In The Heirloom Gardener, he celebrates and shares the lore and Traditional practices that link us with the natural World and with each other.
John Forti is acutely aware of this loss, and his mission is to heal it.
But when we spend so much time glued to our phones and computer screens, something precious is lost: a sense of connection to the generations that have preceded us.
Modern life is a cornucopia of technological wonders
