Do Grow: Start with 10 simple vegetables. (Do Books, 2) - Softcover

Holden, Alice

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1907974024 ISBN 13: 9781907974021

Publisher: The Do Book Co., 2013

Synopsis

Ever wanted to grow your own but don't have the time, the space, or even know where to start? Alice Holden, one of Britain's most pioneering female growers, has spent her life outdoors working on small and large scales – from kitchen gardens to commercial farms. In this, her first book, she'll help optimise the space and time available to you – even if it's a window box and 10 minutes a week.

Find out:

The basic tools you need to get started
How to make a raised bed and why you need one
A recipe for compost
How to increase your chances of success
With delicious recipes from Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Pam Corbin and others that Alice has worked with over the years, Do Grow will inspire you to change your view. And plant an edible garden.

About this title

About the Author:

Alice Holden, one of Britain's most pioneering female growers, has spent her life outdoors working on small and large scales – from the kitchen gardens of Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's River Cottage to commercial farms. Currently she is head grower at Growing Communities, an award-winning social enterprise in Hackney, who run an organic box scheme, farmers' market and urban food production sites. This is her first book.

Review:

'Do Grow looks great and is really practical.'

Monty Don, presenter BBC Gardeners' World (Monty Don)

'A great little book jam-packed with brilliant gardening info.'

Rachel Allen, chef and bestselling author (Rachel Allen)

About this edition

• Publisher: The Do Book Co.
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1907974024
• ISBN 13: 9781907974021
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160