Garlic, Onion, & Other Alliums by Ellen Spector Platt

Garlic, Onion, and Other Alliums by Ellen Spector Platt

Ellen Spector Platt started her work life as a psychologist before becoming a Meadow Lark Flower & Herb Farm flower farmer. This is her tenth book.

In one of her earlier books, Ellen explained,

"At first, the garden was simply a part of my personal stress management program, then It became an exciting new part-time business. But the pull of farming finally seduced me to close my practice ... to spend all of my working hours at the Meadow Lark."

It's fitting that Platt was inspired to write a handbook on alliums, including garlic, onions, chives, leeks, and shallots because they are a successful first venture for so many gardeners.

Platt offers directions on growing and harvesting each plant and ideas for the garden, crafts, and cooking. She also includes step-by-step instructions for arrangements, garlands, wreaths, and soups, sides, and entrees recipes.

This book came out in 2003.

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