Charming volume, meticulously researched and painstakingly prepared, focuses on 160 trees, shrubs and flowers in the restored gardens of Colonial Williamsburg. Detailed line drawings, Latin and common names, physical descriptions and anecdotes for each plant, including the redbud, Carolina allspice and jessamine, dogwood, cabbage rose, Japanese paper mulberry, ailanthus, many more.
Native Harvests: American Indian Wild Foods and Recipes by E. Barrie Kavasch From clambakes to wild strawberry bread, this practical primer on natural foods not only provides recipes for varied Native American dishes but also describes uses of ceremonial, medicinal, and sacred plants. 147 illustrations.
