These days\, we all need some good news \;and a way to participat e in meaningful change. \;The Hei rloom Gardener \;is a book for gardeners who want to deepen their knowledge and improve life for families\, pollinators and wi ldlife in their own backyards. \; It&rsquo\;s a love poem to the earth \; a map to the art of living intentionally and a guidepost for environmen tal gardeners and artisans. \; It unearths old-ways\, storied plants a nd artisanal life-skills\; like seed-saving\, herbalism\, foraging\, disti llation\, ethnobotany and organics which contribute to a new 21st century arts and crafts movement. With woodcuts from Caldecott Medal artist Mary A zarian\, \;The Heirl oom Gardener offers a dose of wild hope for a weary nati on.
\nCopies of T he Heirloom Gardener are available for pre-order at Andover Bookstore . They are offering a 10% discount and a signed bookplate. Call 978-475-01 43 or email andover@hugobooksinc .com to order a copy.
\nJohn Forti \;www.jforti.com& nbsp\;is a garden historian and ethnobotanist who has directed gard ens for Plimoth Plantation Museum\, Strawbery Banke Museum\, Massachusetts Horticultural Society\, and Bedrock Gardens. As a Slow Food Slow Food USA Governor and biodiversity specialist\, his preservation work has helped t o restore countless native and heirloom plants and has brought traditional artisanal practices to modern thinking. \; He has won numerous awards for historic garden preservation\, children&rsquo\;s garden design\, herb al and historical education and the 2021 Award of Excellence from National Garden Clubs\, the largest volunteer gardening organization in the world. This book was inspired by his posts as 'The Heirloom Gardener - John Fort i' which go out regularly to millions on Facebook that value his uniquely curated blend of history\, horticulture\, environmentalism\, and botanical art. His book can be purchased at Andover Bookstore\, or from any online supplier. \;
\nReviews:
&ldquo\;The Heirloom Gardener \;is a book for ga
rdeners who want to engage with nature through pollinators and wildlife in
their own backyards. It offers a tapestry of storied plants\, artisanal p
ractices\, and homestead lifestyles. In its pages\, John reminds us that t
here is always room for an undercurrent when the mainstream gets too big\;
and empowers readers with a toolkit of traditional and sustainable practi
ces for an emerging artisanal crafts movement\, and a brighter future&rdqu
o\;. Alice Waters\, Chef &\; Owner\, Chez Panisse\, Founder\, The Edibl
e Schoolyard Project
&ldquo\;Rather than dwelling solely in the past\, John Forti&rsquo\;s gr oundbreaking book builds on shared roots to forge a stronger\, better\, gr eener tomorrow. Every sentence inspires you to personally become a partici pant in the evolution. This book is flat out brilliant.&rdquo\;&mdash\;Tov ah Martin\, horticulturist and author of \;The Garden in Every Sense and Season.
\n&ldquo\;The Heirloom Gardener \;celebrates our inheritance of seeds and soil\, and the creative ways gardeners\, coo ks\, farmers\, makers\, and entrepreneurs are bringing hand-crafted goods to market in meaningful\, sustainable ways that are helping to build vibra nt new economies\, landscapes\, and community connections.&rdquo\;&mdash\; Carlo Petrini\, founder\, Slow Food International
\n"I envision author Forti as the legendary G
reen Man of the Renaissance\, draped in vines and tendrils of fresh spring
growth. Follow John Forti down the garden pathway to the deepest roots of
plant lore\, food ways\, herbal traditions\, and living in green harmony
on this fragile earth.&rdquo\;&mdash\;Sharon Lovejoy\, author of&nbs
p\;Sunflower Houses\, Roots Sh
oots Buckets &\; Boots.
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&ldquo\;In this passionate and p
ersonal manifesto\, garden historian and ethnobotanist John Forti encourag
es us to upset the apple cart of mass production and commodification and l
ook back to the many streams of land-based wisdom still available to us in
order to find a better way forward.&rdquo\;&mdash\;Jennifer Jewell\, writ
er/producer/creator of Cultivating Place\; author of \;
&ldquo\;The Heirloom Gardener \;is for everyo ne who cares about the health of our planet. Each chapter interweaves dele ctable morsels about heirloom\, native\, and indigenous plants with eloque nt ramblings on biodiversity\, agribusiness\, and market economies.&rdquo\ ;&mdash\;Julie Moir Messervy\, owner of Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio and author of \;New Landscaping Ideas That Work\, and \;Home Outside
\nThis program is hosted by Memorial Hall Library in par tnership with Chelmsford Public Library and Stevens Memorial Library.
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