The perfect season-led book to help you grow the best organic vegetables, fruit and herbs in a small urban space.
Growing your own vegetables is good for your health, the environment and even your wallet! And eating a plant-based diet – whether you're a vegan, vegetarian or are just trying to eat more greens – is gaining popularity as a sensible, healthy solution to combat obesity and as a way of caring for the planet. More and more of us are looking to grow our own fruit and vegetables and be more mindful of eating by choosing seasonal ingredients.
Over the course of a year, City Veg is a candid account of an urban grower in her productive plot, with all the triumphs and minor woes that go hand-in-hand with a small, suburban location. From planning and designing her garden in January to harvesting and using her home-grown produce throughout the growing season and right up until December, City Veg takes readers on a personal journey that will entertain experienced growers while sharing plenty of practical information to help newbie growers get off to a great start.
Packed with growing advice, monthly harvesting guides, tips and simple projects, as well as quick and easy recipe ideas to accompany growing themes.
