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It looks set to become a classic. - Susan Jane WhiteOne of the most inspired cooks in Ireland. - The ObserverThis book features over 300 recipes organised by month. Imagine indulging in a mouthwatering Potato Moussaka, savoring the rich flavors of Pommes a la Basque, relishing in the delectable La Truffado, devouring delicious Empanadas, and ending the month with a heavenly Gooseberry and Potato Cobbler. And thats just the tip of the iceberg! Mays recipe selection also includes a heavenly Potato Salad with Black Olives and Thyme and 20 more delicious dishes, almost one for every day of the month!Lucy Madden, a member of the Irish Food Writers Guild, fell in love with potato growing after moving to Ireland from London in the 1970s and starting to cultivate vegetables in the Victorian walled garden of her home, the Hilton Park Estate, in Clones, Co. Monaghan. Drawing from her extensive experience and culinary expertise, she has created the ultimate seasonal potato cookbook, featuring over 300 recipes for any occasion, from traditional potato dishes to inventive potato desserts, making it an essential companion for anyone interested in exploring the versatility and nourishment of Irelands most beloved vegetable

In 1940 Doreen Wallace, prolific novelist, academic, social campaigner and farmer, wrote a book for Batsford on vegetable growing, as part of the publishers iconic Home Front Handbook series. With its chatty, readable writing style and its beautiful Brian Cook cover, the book became a wartime classic, invaluable for everyone growing fruit and vegetables at home to help the war effort.This reissue of that important book retains all the appeal of the original. As well as being a great read, it contains a wealth of information that is still useful for vegetable gardeners today. It tells you what fruit and vegetables to grow and when, how and why, how to keep down weeds and pests, explores The Vexed Question of Small Fruit, gives tips on arrangement and rotation of crops, and even touches on the subject of keeping hens and pigs in your garden. Full of sensible practical advice mixed with whimsical musings and a great deal of charm, this book would make a perfect gift for any gardener.

A thoughtful, illuminating rumination on the life lessons we can take from those who work the land and the millennia of wisdom they draw upon when they go about their day, making a living by turning light and time into money.As with his previous bestsellers, John Connell skilfully synthesises philosophy, art, literature and spirituality to bolster his thoughts on such topics as stoicism, the food chain and the role of community, leaving the reader convinced of the importance of connecting with their own inner farmer.

Amidst climate change, water is an important consideration in Mediterranean and dry climate gardens. We like to grow beautiful and healthy plants in our gardens, but with reducing rainfall the plants available to us are changing.This book is a comprehensive guide to choosing plants that will flourish in your specific climate and during water shortages. These plants, both well known and unusual, are suitable for growing in Mediterranean or other warm, dry gardens, with little watering.