An award-winning heirloom specialist, garden historian, ethnobotanist and writer offers this wood-block illustrated, alphabetical compendium of heirloom flowers and artisanal crafts like distilling and wreath-making to help inspire gardeners to connect with the natural world.

The book is brimming with beautiful portraits of heirloom and modern apples of merit, each accompanied by distinguishing characteristics and common uses. As the view broadens to the orchard, you will find information on planting, pruning, grafting, and more. The exploration of the apple culminates with an overview of the fruit's transformative capabilities when pressed, fermented, cooked, or dried.

"Tasting Wine and Cheese is the primer on pairing that will teach you the basics you'll continue to draw on and learn from for the rest of your life drinking wine and eating cheese. Before introducing the fundamentals of the major wine styles (sparkling, white, red, and dessert), Adam Centamore describes, in the straightforward, singular voice his students rave about, the fundamentals of what taste is and how it works. With this guide, you'll learn...