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Growing Winter Food: How to grow, harvest, store, and use produce for the winter months
Grow Healthy Winter Produce
Grow your own keeper crops for the chilly days of winter—and you'll be sure of putting the freshest, tastiest produce, packed with goodness, on your kitchen table! Growing Winter Food is the essential gardening guide for those who want to enjoy their garden's output all year round. This easy-to-follow book shows you how to grow your own fruit and vegetables for winter use and includes detailed cultivation advice on each crop, along with nutritional value, recipe ideas, and storage suggestions.
Inside Growing Winter Food
· How to choose crops that you can grow and preserve so you’ll have fresh vegetables over the winter.
· Practical information and growing advice for all the most commonly grown winter foods: roots, legumes, green vegetables, herbs and fruits.
· Easy-to-follow instructions for sowing, maintenance, harvesting, and general gardening techniques.
· All the basic techniques you need to know, from preparing soil to using cloches and containers to dealing with pests and diseases.
· Handy plant profiles cover how to grow, plant, care for, save seeds, harvest, and preserve.
· Perfect for those with limited gardening experience, with gardens big or small.
Grow your own keeper crops for the chilly days of winter—and you'll be sure of putting the freshest, tastiest produce, packed with goodness, on your kitchen table! Growing Winter Food is the essential gardening guide for those who want to enjoy their garden's output all year round. This easy-to-follow book shows you how to grow your own fruit and vegetables for winter use and includes detailed cultivation advice on each crop, along with nutritional value, recipe ideas, and storage suggestions.
Inside Growing Winter Food
· How to choose crops that you can grow and preserve so you’ll have fresh vegetables over the winter.
· Practical information and growing advice for all the most commonly grown winter foods: roots, legumes, green vegetables, herbs and fruits.
· Easy-to-follow instructions for sowing, maintenance, harvesting, and general gardening techniques.
· All the basic techniques you need to know, from preparing soil to using cloches and containers to dealing with pests and diseases.
· Handy plant profiles cover how to grow, plant, care for, save seeds, harvest, and preserve.
· Perfect for those with limited gardening experience, with gardens big or small.
- GenresGardening
287 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 12, 2019
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March 28, 2019
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I have grown tomatoes, beans, and herbs. Which had me curious about this book. I like how the book tells you about storage after planting. What problems you might have with each plant such as : “white butterfly’s seek out kale to lay their eggs. So check your leaves carefully if you notice butterflies hanging around.” This book also gives you recipe ideas for each item you might consider growing. I learned some things I didn’t know. If you have a interest in gaining some insight on having a green thumb this would be a good starter book.
I have grown tomatoes, beans, and herbs. Which had me curious about this book. I like how the book tells you about storage after planting. What problems you might have with each plant such as : “white butterfly’s seek out kale to lay their eggs. So check your leaves carefully if you notice butterflies hanging around.” This book also gives you recipe ideas for each item you might consider growing. I learned some things I didn’t know. If you have a interest in gaining some insight on having a green thumb this would be a good starter book.
February 12, 2019
The title is a little deceptive on this one - this is really a general gardening book, with a bit of basic info included on storing crops and on certain crops that can grow during the winter months (though many not in actual snowy winter). It was useful, but I was hoping for much more here (for example, details on root cellaring).
February 10, 2019
I must admit that I misunderstood the title of this book when I requested it, as I thought it was about how to grow food in the winter. I was really excited about that as I'm an experienced gardener but I would love a book about how to extend the growing season past early fall here in Minnesota. This book is not that.
Instead, this is a book about gardening and then gives basic advice about how to store your food for winter. I was still happy about that, as we put up a great deal of the food we rely on for our large family every year and I can always use more information there too. However, this is for someone much newer to food preservation than I am. (To be fair, I'm pretty hard core and wouldn't expect most books to have a lot of new information, though. We canned over 50 quarts of applesauce alone last fall, and put up hundreds of pounds of assorted foods every year.)
The bulk of the book is about growing some standard garden foods. The basic categories are green vegetables, root vegetables, legumes, fruits (including trees) and herbs. There are a number of plants in each category but not a large assortment. For example, in fruits you have apples, pears, strawberries, black currants and blackberries. It's not exactly exhaustive. Some traditional garden plants aren't covered at all, such as tomatoes.
Each section tells you how and when (roughly) to plant, how to grow them, ways to store them over the winter (for instance in the potato section it tells you to build an earth clamp, which is basically a hole in the ground lined with straw and mounded up, and store them there for several months). It also lists the basic nutrients and general recipe ideas.
There are color photos throughout but they seem to be stock photos. I would have appreciated more photos specific to growing the fruits and vegetables. Even the recipe photos are just general stock photos from the looks of it, and don't have to do with the recipe suggestions (which just take about a page for each fruit or veggie). I would have given the book one more star if there had been more photos, especially ones specific to the gardening advice and the information about things like how to build an earth clamp.
I appreciated the natural suggestions for things like taking care of pests and problems, and the earth-friendly suggestions regarding reusing materials for the garden (toilet paper tubes as seed starters, popsicle sticks for plant markers...), though again these would have benefited from photos actually taken by the author to illustrate the ideas and steps.
No garden zones or climates are mentioned in the book. The author gardens in France, so the plants are roughly suited for that sort of climate. Since she grows blackberries (which my Minnesota garden is too cold for) and apples (which need the cold), I'd say her suggestions are roughly suited for growing zones 5-7 at a guess, though many of them will extend to warmer and colder zones.
This will be a good primer for homeowners who are new to gardening and to the process of providing some of their own foods, but you will need to supplement for information on how to really put food up for the winter. For instance, it gives no canning instructions, very few recipes (and these are ways to use the foods, not to store them like pie fillings or canned soups), very little information on methods of food preservation like dehydrating and so on.
Still, it's a good book on starting to garden and grow some of your own foods, and certainly worth checking out.
I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for the purpose of review.
Instead, this is a book about gardening and then gives basic advice about how to store your food for winter. I was still happy about that, as we put up a great deal of the food we rely on for our large family every year and I can always use more information there too. However, this is for someone much newer to food preservation than I am. (To be fair, I'm pretty hard core and wouldn't expect most books to have a lot of new information, though. We canned over 50 quarts of applesauce alone last fall, and put up hundreds of pounds of assorted foods every year.)
The bulk of the book is about growing some standard garden foods. The basic categories are green vegetables, root vegetables, legumes, fruits (including trees) and herbs. There are a number of plants in each category but not a large assortment. For example, in fruits you have apples, pears, strawberries, black currants and blackberries. It's not exactly exhaustive. Some traditional garden plants aren't covered at all, such as tomatoes.
Each section tells you how and when (roughly) to plant, how to grow them, ways to store them over the winter (for instance in the potato section it tells you to build an earth clamp, which is basically a hole in the ground lined with straw and mounded up, and store them there for several months). It also lists the basic nutrients and general recipe ideas.
There are color photos throughout but they seem to be stock photos. I would have appreciated more photos specific to growing the fruits and vegetables. Even the recipe photos are just general stock photos from the looks of it, and don't have to do with the recipe suggestions (which just take about a page for each fruit or veggie). I would have given the book one more star if there had been more photos, especially ones specific to the gardening advice and the information about things like how to build an earth clamp.
I appreciated the natural suggestions for things like taking care of pests and problems, and the earth-friendly suggestions regarding reusing materials for the garden (toilet paper tubes as seed starters, popsicle sticks for plant markers...), though again these would have benefited from photos actually taken by the author to illustrate the ideas and steps.
No garden zones or climates are mentioned in the book. The author gardens in France, so the plants are roughly suited for that sort of climate. Since she grows blackberries (which my Minnesota garden is too cold for) and apples (which need the cold), I'd say her suggestions are roughly suited for growing zones 5-7 at a guess, though many of them will extend to warmer and colder zones.
This will be a good primer for homeowners who are new to gardening and to the process of providing some of their own foods, but you will need to supplement for information on how to really put food up for the winter. For instance, it gives no canning instructions, very few recipes (and these are ways to use the foods, not to store them like pie fillings or canned soups), very little information on methods of food preservation like dehydrating and so on.
Still, it's a good book on starting to garden and grow some of your own foods, and certainly worth checking out.
I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for the purpose of review.
April 17, 2019
A fantastic gardening book for anyone wanting to grow their own fruit and veg. I've tried over the years to grow a variety of things, with my most successful being strawberries, so wanted to expand my knowledge and growing of plants in my garden. This book is a great place for any fledgling gardener to start.
This book is full of colour photography of the fully grown plants, seeds, tools, and recipes along with excellent descriptions and tips on what to do, when to plant and pick plus storage. At the end of each vegetable or fruit recipe ideas are provided, which was a great idea.
It covers root vegetables, legumes, green vegetables, herbs and fruits. Overall there are 24 different types to get started with.
My only criticism is that whilst the author is English, American terms such as Candy Thermometer has been used or not giving the gas mark for the recipes.
I received this book from netgalley in return for a honest review.
This book is full of colour photography of the fully grown plants, seeds, tools, and recipes along with excellent descriptions and tips on what to do, when to plant and pick plus storage. At the end of each vegetable or fruit recipe ideas are provided, which was a great idea.
It covers root vegetables, legumes, green vegetables, herbs and fruits. Overall there are 24 different types to get started with.
My only criticism is that whilst the author is English, American terms such as Candy Thermometer has been used or not giving the gas mark for the recipes.
I received this book from netgalley in return for a honest review.
May 28, 2019
Every year I say that I'm going to try a fall/winter garden or grow more root vegetables to use over the winter months and every year I run out of time. This book is a great overview of growing, harvesting, and storing winter vegetables. The first section goes over some gardening tips and gives a few charts on what vegetables are good for what seasons. Then the rest of the book is different foods and with each one the author talks about how to plant (whether direct seed or seedlings), how to care for the plants, harvesting, storing, nutrient info, and a few recipe ideas. It's really a small book that is full of very helpful information. This is one I might need to buy to keep on hand for the future whenever I finally get around to doing more in my garden.
January 20, 2019
As a beginner allotmenteer I love books like these. Full of information that will help me through the year growing as much produce as I can while giving me tips on how to do this cheaply, sustainably and as environmentally friendly as possible.
While this book wasnt as indepth as some of the others I have looked at I really enjoyed looking at it and shall be keeping it on my phone as a quick and easy reference. I don't need the recipe ideas as I am always in the kitchen whipping something home cooked usually veggie up but I think the addition of this section will be benificial to many.
Thanks to netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.
While this book wasnt as indepth as some of the others I have looked at I really enjoyed looking at it and shall be keeping it on my phone as a quick and easy reference. I don't need the recipe ideas as I am always in the kitchen whipping something home cooked usually veggie up but I think the addition of this section will be benificial to many.
Thanks to netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.
February 11, 2019
A very detailed book which concentrates on winter crops, which I find really refreshing as most book on vegetable growing covers all vegetables and one can get a little overwhelmed.
This book starts off with some basic garden information, and then this is followed with chapters on Root Vegetables, Legumes, Green Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit. Each chapter lists a small number of produce, describes care, harvesting and storing and it is organic in its approach. There are lovely color photos and recipes for each of the categories, and there was a fair bit of information that was very helpful and interesting. A great book.
This book starts off with some basic garden information, and then this is followed with chapters on Root Vegetables, Legumes, Green Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit. Each chapter lists a small number of produce, describes care, harvesting and storing and it is organic in its approach. There are lovely color photos and recipes for each of the categories, and there was a fair bit of information that was very helpful and interesting. A great book.
January 12, 2019
Year's ago, i used to have an allotment and enjoyed growing lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. These days it's just my daughter who is the avid fruit and veg grower. There is a lot of useful information in this book, especially if you have just started a fruit/veg garden or are planning on doing so. This book would be a boon! Even if you are an experienced fruit/veg grower, i still think this book would be useful to have on one's bookshelf. Recommended.
My thanks to Netgalley and the Publishers for my copy. This is my honest review.
My thanks to Netgalley and the Publishers for my copy. This is my honest review.
January 12, 2019
The most difficult part of self-sustained gardening is of course winter. This book is very good on general tips for gardening, with extra info on how to cope with all seasons. It also helps with the right selection of produce, and recipes are included for efficient (and tasty) use of resources. The layout is really beautiful with great pictures.
I got the book via Netgalley, and this is my honest review.
I got the book via Netgalley, and this is my honest review.
April 15, 2019
A beautiful book for those interested in growing fruit and veg throughout the winter months. Great advice on what to grow, when to plant and how to store and use what you harvest. Plenty of instruction and information that is great for beginner gardeners as well.
I received an advance reading copy provided by NetGalley and the publisher for an honest review.
I received an advance reading copy provided by NetGalley and the publisher for an honest review.
September 22, 2021
Great and easy to use instructional manual is very detailed and easy to follow.
Growing Winter Food give you step by step instruction that shows you how to grow your own fruit and vegetables for winter use, and includes detailed cultivation advice on each crop, along with nutritional value, recipe ideas, and storage suggestions.
Growing Winter Food give you step by step instruction that shows you how to grow your own fruit and vegetables for winter use, and includes detailed cultivation advice on each crop, along with nutritional value, recipe ideas, and storage suggestions.
July 6, 2024
Ever wonder what to grow in your area in the winter? This is the book for you. It is very informative and covers everything from pest control to nutritional values. From vegetables to herbs to fruit this book has all the information to have a yielding winter garden.
March 26, 2019
Received an advanced copy from NetGalley. Good book for beginner gardeners. Lots of good advice.
January 14, 2022
Reasonably well presented information, but not really what the title leads one to believe would be included.
February 28, 2019
Although some may see this title as a bit misleading if you keep reading you find this book is based on how to grow food and the best methods of storing for winter for your eating enjoyment.
This a book is not only a great reference garden books with lots of helpful tips, but you’ll also find recipes, storing, nutrients, care and maintenance, harvesting and transplanting for each individual vegetable. I really liked the nutrients, care and maintenance sections, they were all explained very well.
I recommend this book for any level gardeners
This a book is not only a great reference garden books with lots of helpful tips, but you’ll also find recipes, storing, nutrients, care and maintenance, harvesting and transplanting for each individual vegetable. I really liked the nutrients, care and maintenance sections, they were all explained very well.
I recommend this book for any level gardeners
November 2, 2019
I had been hoping to read this book sooner and actually be able to put in a winter garden, but alas school started and I became far too busy and tired. Still I was grateful for the chance to read it.
Growing Winter Food is full of helpful hints, nutritional guides, common pest problems and even recipes. I honestly wasn't expecting that much out of the book, so it was a pleasant surprise to see the author go above and beyond. Next year I will really be prepared to garden all year round.
In the end I gave this book 4 stars on Goodreads.
Growing Winter Food is full of helpful hints, nutritional guides, common pest problems and even recipes. I honestly wasn't expecting that much out of the book, so it was a pleasant surprise to see the author go above and beyond. Next year I will really be prepared to garden all year round.
In the end I gave this book 4 stars on Goodreads.
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May 9, 2019With the opportunity to enjoy an extended growing season, especially for those in colder winter climates, this beautiful book is a welcome blueprint to harvest crops well into the end of the year and beyond. From root crops to green vegetables which actually taste better after a recent frost, there are an array of useful tips on seasonal sowing, harvesting and composting. The author also includes suggestions for cooking many of these vegetables and for incorporating them into your diet in unusual ways such as using beets in chocolate cake! An especially useful section in this book outlines an array of useful herbs that can be overwintered in containers. Glorious color photographs inspire the reader and hint at the promise of the winter harvest.
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