“ ... a great source of inspiration ... ”
Simon Tiffin, Telegraph
“ scholarly and fascinating ... conjures a lost world from the humble gooseberry, leek and apple ... ”
Jane Shilling, The Times
“ Christopher Stocks's passion for, and research of, his subject makes Forgotten Fruits a fascinating read - and not just for experts. ”
Garden Media Guild - runner up for Inspirational Book Award
“ Fruit and veg have never been more exciting... fresh insight into Britain's natural and social history, with inspiration for gardeners in spadefuls ”
National Trust Magazine
“ 5 STARS ... superbly written ... do your bit to keep Britain's varied heritage going. ”
BBC Countryfile magazine
“ This book has arrived at just the right time ... part social history book, part gardening book and part allotment grower's wish list ... if you love the tit-bits and tales behind the varieties, you're in for a treat. ”
Garden News
“ Attractive anecdotal book. ”
Financial Times
“ ...delightful celebration of Britain's forgotten fruit and veg...an intriguing hybrid of narrative history and encyclopaedia. ”
Guardian
“ [a] captivating book ... written with a wonderfully light and assured touch. ”
Anna Pavord, Gardens Illustrated
EBook
9781409061977
September 1, 2010
Cornerstone Digital
320 pages
Paperback
9780099514749
May 15, 2009
Windmill Books
320 pages
