Gardening Book of the Month

BaNQ’s Gardening Book of the Month: December 2024

Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ)’s monthly gardening e-book suggestion.  

The Drunken Botanist

The Plants that Create the World’s Great Drinks
By Amy Stewart

This book is the perfect read to lift your spirits on cold, dark winter evenings. Amy Stewart brilliantly blends anecdotes, history, science, and gardening in this unique and entertaining book. You’ll learn how plants of all kinds are used in the production of various types of alcohol, from fermentation to garnishes! The book also includes cocktail and drink recipes, as well as tips on how to grow certain plants yourself.  

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Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ) provides every Quebecer with free, lifelong access to stimulating environments where they can learn and grow. It collects and shares Québec’s history and culture and expands people's horizons by showcasing knowledge from around the world, both online and at its 12 facilities located throughout the province. Its collections include millions of treasures—books, magazines and newspapers, films, music, images, archives—that are universally accessible now and preserved for future generations.

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