The Kew Gardens Christmas Book - Hardcover

by Jenny Linford (Author)

A celebration of Christmastime at Kew Gardens.

Christmas is a special festival, marked around the world each December. It is a time of year that Kew Gardens enjoys celebrating. One striking aspect of Christmas is the role played by plants, mammals, and birds--from the Christmas tree and vibrant evergreens used to decorate our homes to the reindeer and robins that are such an endearing part of the Christmas story.

The Kew Gardens Christmas Book is a beautifully illustrated celebration of the plants and animals central to Christmas. Jenny Linford, author of the highly successful The Kew Gardens Cookbook, weaves together history, folklore, botany, and stories about Kew, as well as a selection of delicious plant and fungi-based Christmas recipes. From the history of the Christmas tree to the intriguing story of frankincense, the book is filled with fascinating festive facts. In short, it's the perfect Christmas present.

Author Biography

Jenny Linford is a London-based food writer and the author of over twenty books. She is the editor of The Kew Gardens Cookbook: a collection of over sixty-five vegetarian recipes contributed by leading chefs and food writers in support of Kew's work researching and conserving biodiversity.