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Get Growing: Grow Your Own, Save Money and Help the Planet
Start growing your own fruit, veg and flowers with this feel-good guide to planet-friendly gardening.
Gardening expert and social media sensation Joe Clark of @joesgarden shares his useful and easy-to-follow guide on gardening to bring you joy, save you money and help the planet.
Learn how to grow your own food in any space from window sills to containers and raised bedsEncourage biodiversity and attract garden-friendly insects and wildlife, including how to build your own DIY hedgehog hotel and rewilding tipsMake your own organic pest controls, plant food and rainwater collector so you can nourish your garden while being kind to the planet and your walletDiscover useful food sustainability tips, from extending the shelf life of your produce to avoiding food waste and preserving your foodFind ideas on gardening to improve your mental and physical health
With beautiful illustrations and easy-to-understand instructions and growing tips, this is the perfect book for budding or seasoned nature lovers who want to use their green-fingers to make a difference.
Gardening expert and social media sensation Joe Clark of @joesgarden shares his useful and easy-to-follow guide on gardening to bring you joy, save you money and help the planet.
Learn how to grow your own food in any space from window sills to containers and raised bedsEncourage biodiversity and attract garden-friendly insects and wildlife, including how to build your own DIY hedgehog hotel and rewilding tipsMake your own organic pest controls, plant food and rainwater collector so you can nourish your garden while being kind to the planet and your walletDiscover useful food sustainability tips, from extending the shelf life of your produce to avoiding food waste and preserving your foodFind ideas on gardening to improve your mental and physical health
With beautiful illustrations and easy-to-understand instructions and growing tips, this is the perfect book for budding or seasoned nature lovers who want to use their green-fingers to make a difference.
- GenresGardeningNonfiction
304 pages, Hardcover
Published June 11, 2024
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May 21, 2024
Loved this one❤️ The writing is very easy to understand. Loved all the tips & tricks provided and Joe’s optimism for the future: gardeners are saving the world!
Will keep this close to me as I explore gardening for the first season.
Will keep this close to me as I explore gardening for the first season.
June 27, 2024
This is a great book. I read it to try and give myself a bit more motivation to get in my garden - it certainly succeeded there. Lots of great advice / thoughts about gardening. I won’t be using any more weed killer - despite being overrun. I’ll be much more conscious of the importance of my garden to wildlife in general and will take the time to enjoy not only the plants but the wildlife in my garden. Great job Joe!
April 11, 2024
Absolutely loved this book!
It was so interesting and packed full of ideas, tips and tricks and advice for anyone either starting out on their gardening journey or someone who is already an avid gardener! Also proof that you can grow your own and live a greener and more sustainable life regardless of how much space you have, there really was something in there for everyone😊 it’s also written really well and is easy to follow, felt like having a chat with a friend!
Highly recommend to anyone who wants to dip their toes into gardening and living a more sustainable life or anyone who just wants to feel closer to nature!
It was so interesting and packed full of ideas, tips and tricks and advice for anyone either starting out on their gardening journey or someone who is already an avid gardener! Also proof that you can grow your own and live a greener and more sustainable life regardless of how much space you have, there really was something in there for everyone😊 it’s also written really well and is easy to follow, felt like having a chat with a friend!
Highly recommend to anyone who wants to dip their toes into gardening and living a more sustainable life or anyone who just wants to feel closer to nature!
July 13, 2025
I picked up this book from the local library this June and let me tell you, I tore through it by early summer because I was so excited to dive into its ideas! As someone who’s been itching to make my garden more eco-friendly, Joe’s book felt like a perfect guide—part inspiration, part practical playbook.
Joe Clark brings a refreshing, down-to-earth vibe to this book. His passion for gardening shines through, rooted in childhood memories with his great-grandmother n a “just try it” mentality that makes me feel like anyone can grow something, anywhere. Whether we’ve got a sprawling backyard or just a windowsill, Joe’s got tips for you. I loved how he emphasizes that gardens—big or small—can make a real difference for the planet, from boosting biodiversity to cutting down food miles. His stat about the UK’s 22 million gardens having a collective impact really stuck with me
The book covers all the essentials: growing my own food, composting, attracting pollinators
& even embracing garden “pests” as part of the ecosystem. I found the step-by-step guide to planting a tree super helpful, and his DIY ideas—like making an urban bee hotel or organic pest controls—are creative/wallet-friendly. The checklists at the end of each chapter were a nice touch, prompting me to jot down what worked in my garden this season and what I want to tweak next year. The section on the “Natural Health System” also hit home, showing how gardening can lift your mood and health—something I felt firsthand as I got my hands dirty this spring.
What sets this book apart is Joe’s personal anecdotes, like rewilding his front garden or rethinking “bad gardening” from his childhood. It feels like chatting with a friend who’s excited to share what they’ve learned, not a lecture from a know-it-all expert. The illustrations are gorgeous, too, making it a joy to flip through.
If I had to nitpick, some of the advice—like growing food or composting—might feel familiar to seasoned gardeners. But even then, Joe’s approachable style & focus on sustainability make it a great refresher. For beginners @ anyone wanting to garden with the planet in mind, this is a fantastic starting point. Accept failures but keep notes as quoted by Joe definitely will be implemented in anything I plant from now on.
I read it so fast because I couldn’t wait to try Joe’s tips in my own garden, especially his ideas for small-space growing (perfect for my tiny patio!). It’s the kind of book that gets you excited to experiment, whether you’re planting peppers or building a hedgehog hotel. Highly recommend for anyone looking to grow their own food, save some money, and help the planet—one plant at a time.
Joe Clark brings a refreshing, down-to-earth vibe to this book. His passion for gardening shines through, rooted in childhood memories with his great-grandmother n a “just try it” mentality that makes me feel like anyone can grow something, anywhere. Whether we’ve got a sprawling backyard or just a windowsill, Joe’s got tips for you. I loved how he emphasizes that gardens—big or small—can make a real difference for the planet, from boosting biodiversity to cutting down food miles. His stat about the UK’s 22 million gardens having a collective impact really stuck with me
The book covers all the essentials: growing my own food, composting, attracting pollinators
& even embracing garden “pests” as part of the ecosystem. I found the step-by-step guide to planting a tree super helpful, and his DIY ideas—like making an urban bee hotel or organic pest controls—are creative/wallet-friendly. The checklists at the end of each chapter were a nice touch, prompting me to jot down what worked in my garden this season and what I want to tweak next year. The section on the “Natural Health System” also hit home, showing how gardening can lift your mood and health—something I felt firsthand as I got my hands dirty this spring.
What sets this book apart is Joe’s personal anecdotes, like rewilding his front garden or rethinking “bad gardening” from his childhood. It feels like chatting with a friend who’s excited to share what they’ve learned, not a lecture from a know-it-all expert. The illustrations are gorgeous, too, making it a joy to flip through.
If I had to nitpick, some of the advice—like growing food or composting—might feel familiar to seasoned gardeners. But even then, Joe’s approachable style & focus on sustainability make it a great refresher. For beginners @ anyone wanting to garden with the planet in mind, this is a fantastic starting point. Accept failures but keep notes as quoted by Joe definitely will be implemented in anything I plant from now on.
I read it so fast because I couldn’t wait to try Joe’s tips in my own garden, especially his ideas for small-space growing (perfect for my tiny patio!). It’s the kind of book that gets you excited to experiment, whether you’re planting peppers or building a hedgehog hotel. Highly recommend for anyone looking to grow their own food, save some money, and help the planet—one plant at a time.
April 15, 2024
Absolutely loved this book (thank you to Pan Macmillain for the arc!). I was always into gardening but only on a beginners level. Since reading this, I have bought a compact turning composter and started seedlings for my summer plants. Now I just need the weather to improve to get outside!
May 13, 2024
It's a perfect book if you love gardening and it can appreciated by beginners or experts as there's plenty of ideas.
Informative, well written, entertaining, easy to follow
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine
Informative, well written, entertaining, easy to follow
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine
April 11, 2024
Incredible!
Helped me so much as a beginner and gave me such amazing insight on gardening world! Highly recommend to those in need of great tips and tricks🤗
Helped me so much as a beginner and gave me such amazing insight on gardening world! Highly recommend to those in need of great tips and tricks🤗
August 8, 2024
There was a lot of "why" and not a lot of "how." I already know the why, but wanted to know tips and tricks. I did learn a few tricks, but it also solidified a lot of what I already know.
June 2, 2025
An enjoyable read. Lots of good ideas for large and small gardens, including balconies.
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