The Companion For The Kitchen Garden V2

The Companion For The Kitchen Garden V2: History Of Cultivated Vegetables (1831) By Henry Phillips Is A Comprehensive Guide To The History And Cultivation Of Vegetables. This Book Is The Second Volume In A Series And Covers The History Of Cultivated Vegetables From Ancient Times To The Early 19Th Century. The Author Begins By Discussing The Origins Of Vegetable Cultivation And The Different Methods Used By Ancient Civilizations To Grow And Preserve Vegetables. He Then Goes On To Describe The Various Types Of Vegetables And Their Characteristics Including Their Nutritional Value Flavor And Medicinal Properties. The Book Also Provides Detailed Instructions On How To Cultivate And Care For Different Types Of Vegetables Including Tips On Soil Preparation Planting Watering And Pest Control. Phillips Also Includes Advice On How To Store And Preserve Vegetables As Well As Recipes For Cooking And Preserving Them. Overall The Companion For The Kitchen Garden V2 Is An Invaluable Resource For Anyone Interested In The History And Cultivation Of Vegetables. It Is A Fascinating Read For Gardeners Historians And Food Enthusiasts Alike.In Two Volumes.This Scarce Antiquarian Book Is A Facsimile Reprint Of The Old Original And May Contain Some Imperfections Such As Library Marks And Notations. Because We Believe This Work Is Culturally Important We Have Made It Available As Part Of Our Commitment For Protecting Preserving And Promoting The World'S Literature In Affordable High Quality Modern Editions That Are True To Their Original Work.