Get Started: Growing Vegetables

Get Started

by Simon Akeroyd

More than any other series on the market, DK's Get Started series simulates carefully structured classroom lessons, an approach that allows readers to custom-build courses with practical lessons and themed projects. Each book answers fundamental questions, identifies the subject's basics, explains how to tailor a course, and provides step-by-step explanations, graded projects, and assessments, so readers can fulfill their own unique learning potential.

Many people want to master new skills, stimulate their creativity, and explore additional fields of interest. With DK's Get Started series, readers can create their own learning opportunities—on a schedule and budget that works for them.

Genres: Gardening

192 pages, Hardcover

First published December 17, 2012

About the author

Simon is an author having written over 30 gardening books, and contributes to national gardening magazines and newspapers. He has also featured as a TV presenter and on radio. He was previously Garden Manager for both RHS and National Trust. He was also a BBC producer.

He currently lives in South Devon.

Reviews

[Amy Burdick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book, I borrowed it from the library but now I want a copy for myself. Lots of great information for beginner gardeners and covers a good variety of vegetables.

[Cloay]

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