A member of an illustrious English gardening family recounts the 140-year history of Veitch & Sons, a plant nursery that traces its beginning back to the 18th century.
From primitive drying and salting techniques to advancements in food preservation that have allowed us to send humans into space, "Pickled, Potted, and Canned" offers insight into the history, culture, and ingenuity of people struggling to feed themselves and "cheat the seasons". 35 illustrations.
This charming classic, first published in 1908, is set in an idyllic, fantasy Edwardian England, in which some animals can talk and interact with humans. The story chronicles the adventures of four friends who make their home in the lush countryside, the busy riverbank, and the mysterious woods: good-hearted Mole, clever Water Rat, the reclusive ...
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