{"product_id":"botany-of-the-kitchen-garden-the-science-and-horticulture-of-our-favourite-crops-9781842467831","title":"Botany of the Kitchen Garden: The Science and Horticulture of Our Favourite Crops","description":"\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive guide to understanding and improving food crops. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e People have been growing fruits and vegetables in domesticated spaces for centuries. In \u003ci\u003eBotany of the Kitchen Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, Hélèna Dove expertly combines horticulture and science to demonstrate that by examining the botany of plants we can understand plants' behaviors and adaptations, giving readers and growers the tools to delve further into their favorite foods. From asparagus, cabbage, lettuce, and raspberry to pineapple, tomatillo, and okra, each plant entry includes information on etymology, cultivation history, growing habits, varieties, and much more. By giving readers a closer look at the everyday crops we grow and eat, this book will help them cultivate more productive plots, develop a renewed zest for the food on our plates, and gain a deeper understanding of all the aspects of the history and science of their gardens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Hélèna Dove\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Royal Botanic Gardens Kew\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/08\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.58h x 6.38w x 0.79d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781842467831\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHelena Dove\u003c\/b\u003e is the kitchen gardener at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Vegetables\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Botanical City\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Botanic Gardens Kew","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":41169184292979,"sku":"9.78184E+12","price":33.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_5b46dc91-0f3e-4d88-bbb6-40f195087480.jpg?v=1703084225","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/botany-of-the-kitchen-garden-the-science-and-horticulture-of-our-favourite-crops-9781842467831","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}