Plants for a Future

by Ken Fern, Permanent, Publications, 1997. ISBN 1-85623-011-2. 302 pp.. This excellent book is a great introduction to many unusual tree, shrub and other plants with uses (mostly edible).Most of the book consists of descriptions and details of over 650 useful species, including trees, shrubs, climbers, herbaceous perennials, bulbs, in the flower garden, plants with edible leaves and flowers, with edible roots, and with edible fruits, perennial vegetables and herbs, water plants, plants for edible lawns, plants for walls and fences, plants for hedges, ground covers, annuals & biennials, the wild garden. Includes 48 colour photographs. Recommended.