Grow it! Cook it! : the beginner's guide to producing your own food (2nd ed)

Many crops, including herbs, can be produced in a relatively small space with a little pre-planning and organizing: in containers, on a balcony, and indoors.

Herbs are perfect for enhancing the flavour of cooking, treating minor ailments, and preventing colds and flu.

Your own back garden will not only produce the best food on the planet for you and your loved ones, it is also economical, environmentally friendly and more fun than shopping.

Gardening is more than a hobby; it's a way of life. This book provides all the information you need to keep your family and friends healthy, fit and enjoying life to the full. Introduction; 1. The salad bowl; 2. Down to roots; 3. Everyday veg; 4. Herb corner; 5. Fruity treats; 6. Delicious blooms; 7. The store cupboard; 8. Gardening tips and tricks; Resources and Further reading; Index.