The Do Book Co Do Grow – Start with 10 simple vegetables

Do Grow – Start with 10 simple vegetables, published by The Do Book Co, will teach you how to get started growing your own vegetable garden. Whether you have a small box for your windowsill or a larger garden with compost, this book gives you practical advice to get you going on your veggie adventure. The book, written by British grower Alice Holden, also includes easy recipes to help you make the most of the treasures picked from your own garden.

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