Incredible Edibles: 43 Fun Things to Grow in the City - Softcover

Day, Sonia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1554076242 ISBN 13: 9781554076246

Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

Vegetable gardening is back! Concern about the environment and the desire to eat food unpolluted by chemicals, to buy local and to be thrifty are some of the reasons. Urbanites who have never grown a thing are now eager to try to cultivate vegetables, herbs and fruit in back and front yards, on rooftops and on balconies - in any suitable space they can find. Incredible Edibles is for anyone who's thinking: 'I'd love to try growing some herbs and vegetables. But is it too difficult? Do I have the space? Or the time?' Sonia Day focuses on edible plants that can be easily grown in a city setting, many of which are seldom featured in gardening books. Her clear, concise advice is perfect for those who don't have the time to wade through a gardening encyclopedia or to learn by trial and error. Incredible Edibles: Provides clear, step-by-step instructions on how to start and maintain an organic edible garden; Profiles 43 specially selected 'hassle-free' plants; Offers simple and tasty recipes; Recommends the best varieties for small spaces and suggests alternatives; Lists readily available sources for seeds and seedlings; Includes practical tips and personal anecdotes from Day's own gardening experiences. Incredible Edibles is lavishly illustrated with colour photographs taken expressly for this book. It will give urban gardeners everywhere the knowledge and confidence to grow and enjoy fresh vegetables, herbs and fruit.

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Review:

From asparagus and basil to heirloom tomatoes and zucchini, here's a lively colourful book that just might persuade a person to dip their toes into the delectable waters of food gardening.--Helen Chesnut"Trail Daily Times" (03/21/2011)

With a little effort even a novice gardener will be enjoying fava beans picked right outside their door.--Terry Peters"North Shore News" (05/26/2010)

The in-depth profiles feature everything gardeners need to know.--Connie Krochmal"BellaOnline" (07/28/2010)

Whether you live in a high rise with a balcony, a condo with a window box, or an apartment with a patio, Incredible Edibles: 43 Fun Things to Grow in the City offers advice on "hassle-free" plants that adapt well to containers and small spaces.--Taylor Rose"Phoenix Home & Garden" (09/30/2010)

A how-to for urban gardeners that's perfect for beginners' level.--Elizabeth Licata"Buffalo Spree, The Magazine for Western New York" (05/01/2012)

For folks who want to grow their own organic fruits, veggies, herbs and other hassle-free plants, but don't have time to thumb through complicated gardening books.--Karen Turner"Ottawa Citizen" (05/22/2010)

Just because you live in the city or in an apartment, that doesn't mean you need to sacrifice growing great things in a garden. Featuring 43 plants you can grow when you're strapped for space (including veggies, fruits and spices), this book is loaded with practical information like degree of difficulty, plant needs, season, recommended varieties and more so that you can select the perfect plants for your ability level and space. Plus, the information and instructions are straightforward so it's easy to get the kids involved in the growing process, too!-- (04/01/2010)

While it may seem futile to think about planting in the city, Sonia Day in her Incredible Edibles: 43 Fun Things to Grow in the City shows us otherwise.... Years of home gardening -- a process of trial and error -- have guided her to the top 43 veggies and herbs suitable for easy growth in your backyard, balcony or even rooftop garden.... Day has made the prospect of urban gardening simple and encouraging. Even those who have been at it for years will find hidden gems sprinkled throughout.... If this book doesn't get you geared up for the season, gardening is not for you!-- (04/30/2010)

A great summary for anyone who would like to grow some of their own edibles but doesn't know where to start.--allthedirtongardening.blogspot.com (06/08/2010)

Whether you are a veggie-growing virgin or a seasoned pro, Day's book can provide useful advice and interesting tips... The book's layout is clean, colourful, and easy to scan for bits of information. Barrie Murdock's photos capture each plant and illustrate Day's points for success. The slit-eyed contented cat in the catnip is is perfect.... Her personal anecdotes bring the practical advice alive and make the book a pleasure to read.-- (05/28/2010)

About the Author:

Master gardener Sonia Day is a newspaper gardening columnist and the author of several popular gardening books.

About this edition

• Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1554076242
• ISBN 13: 9781554076246
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128
• Illustrator: Murdock Barrie