Saving seeds, preserving taste, heirloom seed savers in Appalachia, Bill Best
Type
Label
Saving seeds, preserving taste, heirloom seed savers in Appalachia, Bill Best
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Saving seeds, preserving taste
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
822025321
Responsibility statement
Bill Best
Sub title
heirloom seed savers in Appalachia
Summary
At the forefront of seed saving and trading for over fifty years, Best has helped preserve numerous varieties of beans, tomatoes, corn, squashes, and other fruits and vegetables. While corporate agriculture favors a few hardy but flavorless varieties of daily vegetables, seed savers have worked tirelessly to preserve genetic diversity and the flavors rooted in the Southern Appalachian Mountains
Table Of Contents
Heritage fruit and heirloom seeds -- Beans -- Tomatoes -- Heritage apples -- Corn -- Candy roasters -- Cucumbers -- Seed savers -- Seeds, family, community, and traditions -- Keepers and distributors of the seeds
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Heirloom seed savers in Appalachia