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Uncommon Fruits for Every Garden by Lee Reich (2004, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherTimber Press, Incorporated

ISBN-10088192623X

ISBN-139780881926231

eBay Product ID (ePID)6038854575

Product Key Features

Edition2

Book TitleUncommon Fruits for Every Garden

Number of Pages308 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2004

TopicAgriculture / Agronomy / Crop Science, Fruit, Reference, General, Garden Design

IllustratorYes

GenreTechnology & Engineering, Gardening

AuthorLee Reich

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.1 in

Item Weight26.1 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2003-016711

Reviews"Although this book is a useful how-to, it also provides great armchair reading, for both the clarity of the prose and the intriguing background provided for the selections. . . . provides us with a fascinating opportunity to bridge the gap between the ordinary and the exotic, with the garden at the conjunction. . . . great addition to the gardening bookshelf." -- Bloomsbury Review "Uncommon Fruits for Every Garden brings forth visions of tempting fruits, enticing aromas and tastes. What gardener can resist such thoughts?" -- National Gardener "For those gardeners who, like me, are always searching for something a bit out of the ordinary for both their gardens and their tummies, this book is a gem." -- American Gardener "I learned plenty of new things. . . . Everything a reader needs to know to choose the best cultivar and to grow these intriguing but uncommon fruits." -- Christian Science Monitor "Serious about the 'for every garden' part of the title. This goes far beyond basic botanical descriptions and hints on growing and utilization: Reich provides abundant details on propagation, planting, fruit harvest and storage, as well as annotated lists of cultivars." -- HortIdeas "If only I'd found Uncommon Fruits for Every Garden sooner!" -- New Life on a Homestead "Some gardening books inspire, others entertain, and some educate. Lee Reich's Uncommon Fruits does all three and then some." -- Greenscapes "There is a wealth of gardening and botanical information packed into this compact book." -- Plant Science Bulletin "A superb book to read on this subject." -- Harrisburg Patriot-News "Well-written and easy to read." -- California Garden "Reich has an infectious, generous spirit about his field and loads of practical advice for home gardeners." -- Westchester Journal News "Details two dozen unusual bush, tree and vine fruits." -- Avant Gardener, Uncommon Fruits for Every Garden brings forth visions of tempting fruits, enticing aromas and tastes. What gardener can resist such thoughts?, Reich has an infectious, generous spirit about his field and loads of practical advice for home gardeners., "For those gardeners who, like me, are always searching for something a bit out of the ordinary for both their gardens and their tummies, this book is a gem." -Rita Pelczar, American Gardener , July/August 2004, Reich proves that plants slightly off the beaten path are flavorful solutions to tough landscape problems., [The author] is quite serious about the 'for every garden' part of the title. This goes far beyond basic botanical descriptions and hints on growing and utilization: Reich provides abundant details on propagation, planting, fruit harvest and storage, as well as annotated lists of cultivars., Be a horticultural pioneer ... share your tasty produce and publicize your pathbreaking achievements. And don't forget to recommend Uncommon Fruits for Every Garden., Jujube, juneberry, maypop, and shopova may sound strange but Reich has the lowdown on why and how you may want to consider adding them to your garden.

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal634

SynopsisLee Reich provides a valuable guide to uncommon fruits and berries, which add an adventurous flavor to any garden. Though names like jujube, juneberry, maypop, and shipova may seem exotic at first glance, these fruits offer ample rewards to the gardener willing to go only slightly off the beaten path at local nurseries. Reliable even in the toughest garden situations, cold-hardy, and pest- and disease-resistant, they are as enticing to the beginner as to the advanced gardener. This expanded sequel to the author's celebrated Uncommon Fruits Worthy of Attention offers new fruits, new varieties, and new photos and illustrations to entice the reader into an exciting world of garden pleasure., If you are eager to stretch your taste experience, this book offers plenty of suggestions. Each gardener who reads this book is only a growing season away from enriching the home table with unexpected delicacies.

LC Classification NumberSB355.R45 2004