If you have ever treated yourself to an heirloom tomato salad when the tomatoes are at their peak freshness, then you know the value of heirloom gardening. Unlike hybrid varietals, heirlooms seeds are propagated for consecutive generations, preserving the characteristics of the original parent plant. The Heirloom Gardener by John Forti celebrates the history of heirloom plants with charming illustrations and a lifetime of gardening wisdom. Recommended by a host of culinary luminaries,  The Heirloom Gardener will inspire you to reconnect to the earth and to the food-loving community around you.