Growing stuff : an alternative guide to gardening

Elizabeth McCorquodale

ISBN 10: 1906155682 / ISBN 13: 9781906155681

Published by Black Dog Publishing Ltd., London, 2009

About this Item

150 pages. Practical yet unconventional. Proves gardening can be enjoyed by all and pra cticed in any space, regardless of size, location or budget. Many easy to follow projects, hints and recipes Includes bibliographical references (page 138) Ge.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Growing stuff : an alternative guide to gardening
• Publisher: Black Dog Publishing Ltd., London
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1906155682
• ISBN 13: 9781906155681
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • edible

About this title

Synopsis

Growing Stuff is an ideal companion for anyone wishing to become part of the grow-your-own renaissance. It is packed with ideas to help transform windowsills, balconies, courtyards and gardens into urban oases. Written in an engaging and informal way, this quirky book is a perfect introduction to green-fingered activity, and is sure to convert even wary or novice gardeners to this creative and wide-ranging practice. With easy-to-follow instructions on the basics of growing flowers, herbs, vegetables and more, Growing Stuff not only provides an excellent introduction to the world of horticulture, but also looks at alternative approaches to growing and landscaping. Learn how to make seed bombs, grow carrots in Wellington boots and even construct your own mini polytunnel. It also features wide selection of creative recipes show you how to transform the fruits of your labour into culinary and craft delights. Growing Stuff puts the excitement back into gardening and shows that organic edibles can be grown in even the most unexpected places.

About the Author

Contributors: Emma Cooper is a contributor to The Guardian Weekend and Country Gardener and has appeared on BBC Radio 4's "Go4It" programme. Riva Soucie is co-editor of the creative DIY website SuperNaturale.com. She is a registered Holistic Nutritionist and a founder member of the Canadian Association for Food Studies. Trina Tune blogs on www.greenfoot.com.au about the development of her organic and sustainable garden, described as "one of the best Australian eco blogs". Richard Reynolds is the founder of the worldwide guerrilla gardening community, www.guerrillagardening.org, and is the author of On Guerilla Gardening, Bloomsbury Publishing.