
Do Grow
Start with 10 simple vegetables.
Alice Holden(Author)
The Do Book Co (Publisher)
Published on 16. May 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-907974-02-1 (ISBN)
Description
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 Do Grow, she ll help optimize the space and time available to you even if it s just a window box and 10 minutes a week with simple-to-follow guidance, plus advice on: -The basics for your gardening tool kit -How to make your own compost -Common garden pests to watch out for -How to keep your soil fertile. With delicious recipes from Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and others that Alice has worked with over the years, Do Grow is an accessible and inviting guide to growing, harvesting, and preparing farm-to-table meals from your very own edible garden.
Reviews / Votes
A great little book jam-packed with brilliant gardening info. Rachel Allen, chef and bestselling authorMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cardigan
United Kingdom
Illustrations
Throughout
Dimensions
Height: 177 mm
Width: 118 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
224 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-907974-02-1 (9781907974021)
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Person
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, London, who run an organic box scheme, farmers market and urban food production sites.