The Best Apples to Buy and Grow

ISBN10: 1889538663
ISBN13: 9781889538662
Number Of Pages: 120
Publication Date: 20050601
Publisher: Sterling
Binding: Paperback
SKU: 9781889538662
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Everyone--not just gardeners--will want to take a bite out of Brooklyn Botanic Gardens deliciously illustrated tribute to the luscious, healthful apple. Of course, theres plenty of information on cultivation, including the ABCs of growing the fruit at home and lots of expert tips. But foodiess who love to eat and cook with apples will also find this guide useful and enjoyable. With an encyclopedia of 60 of Americas best varieties, its handy to take along when visiting farmers markets and roadside stands, and will help buyers choose from the bounty of treasured heirloom breeds and tasty new types. To add to the pleasure: fascinating background and stories about the apple.