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Martha Swales

Give it a Grow

Give it a Grow

Simple Projects to Nurture Food, Flowers and Wildlife in any Outdoor Space

Summary

The first book from amateur gardener and viral sensation Martha Swales, this is a beginner’s guide that shows how fun and easy it can be to grow your own slice of nature.

With chapters on veg, fruit, herbs, flowers and wildlife, this book brings together over 40 of Martha’s favourite projects to make the most of your garden, patio or balcony (plus recipes for how to cook with your produce, too!):
  • Grow garlic greens on your windowsill (and use them to make tasty garlic flatbreads)
  • Fill your garden with wild strawberries
  • Build a pond to bring wildlife to your garden
  • Make a bulb lasagne for a changing display of flowers throughout spring
Offering a fresh alternative to the over-complicated gardening books on the market, this book is perfect for urban readers in their 30’s and 40’s and shows just how fun gardening can be when you Give it a Grow.