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GROW: Fill your world with plants
Discover the joy of growing and using plants indoors and outdoors, no matter how limited your space.This beautifully illustrated book is a modern, fresh take on gardening that shows how anyone can grow their own vegetables, create a mini wildflower meadow or learn how to make the most of their houseplants. And you don’t need your own garden to get started. Creating a thriving window box, choosing suitable plant pots for a desktop oasis or joining a local community garden are perfect ways to experience the joys of gardening.
Learn which plants will encourage wildlife, discover what works best for your space (no matter how small), find inspiration, experiment with colour, texture and techniques. Whatever you choose to grow, you’ll be doing one of the best activities there is to enhance your sense of well-being and improve your physical health – so grab those seeds, pick up the watering can and get growing!
Learn which plants will encourage wildlife, discover what works best for your space (no matter how small), find inspiration, experiment with colour, texture and techniques. Whatever you choose to grow, you’ll be doing one of the best activities there is to enhance your sense of well-being and improve your physical health – so grab those seeds, pick up the watering can and get growing!
192 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 4, 2023
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February 8, 2023
This gardening book surprisingly grabs you with both basic information helping you get started with gardening, but also helps get you into the spirit of gardening again if you’ve lost any motivation.
I can’t wait to get started in my own garden again this spring after what feels like a long winter. This book has inspired me to try different plants, including annuals which I tended to avoid before.
I love the cartoon artwork mixed in with the professional pictures in here which give you an indication of what the plants look like. The author has also done a great job of covering all range of subjects including herbs, fruit and veg, creating your own tea recipes, as well as covering houseplants and common problems too.
If you are a newbie to gardening, or wanting to touch up on what you know, or simply needing some inspiration, GROW will inspire you to try new things and do things a little differently.
I can’t wait to get started in my own garden again this spring after what feels like a long winter. This book has inspired me to try different plants, including annuals which I tended to avoid before.
I love the cartoon artwork mixed in with the professional pictures in here which give you an indication of what the plants look like. The author has also done a great job of covering all range of subjects including herbs, fruit and veg, creating your own tea recipes, as well as covering houseplants and common problems too.
If you are a newbie to gardening, or wanting to touch up on what you know, or simply needing some inspiration, GROW will inspire you to try new things and do things a little differently.
March 17, 2023
I think this is a good book for a gift, beginners, or people who started gardening and got bored with the hobby. It's got projects, cocktail recipes, and some decent information in it.
However, it felt like it had very little information about very many topics. Like it educated about soil types, but only 2 of the 4 that exist. Then it only talks about how to improve 1 of those types of soil. It had a section about peat and why we shouldn't use it, but didn't suggest any peat alternatives other than 'buy peat-free.' It says check for pests, but doesn't list what pests to look for, or describe them at all. It assumes absolute beginners know what perennials are and can spot them easily in a garden centre. Despite all of that, it devotes 6 sides of paper to cocktail recipes. It just feels like it overestimates a complete beginner's knowledge base, but would underestimate an intermediate's.
Not a bad book, but not one I find much use for.
However, it felt like it had very little information about very many topics. Like it educated about soil types, but only 2 of the 4 that exist. Then it only talks about how to improve 1 of those types of soil. It had a section about peat and why we shouldn't use it, but didn't suggest any peat alternatives other than 'buy peat-free.' It says check for pests, but doesn't list what pests to look for, or describe them at all. It assumes absolute beginners know what perennials are and can spot them easily in a garden centre. Despite all of that, it devotes 6 sides of paper to cocktail recipes. It just feels like it overestimates a complete beginner's knowledge base, but would underestimate an intermediate's.
Not a bad book, but not one I find much use for.
June 15, 2023
This is the gardening book I've been waiting for. A charming guide to growing your own vegetables and plants whatever the size of your space.
The illustrations are delightful and the text is clear, concise and not over lengthy.
The book is suitable for both novices and seasoned gardeners.
There are 8 chapters ,with sections including indoor plants and suitability for the various rooms, a useful section on plants for healing, ideas for preserving herbs and a chapter on 'Greener Gardening". The final chapter has troubleshooting tips such as 'why is my plant not flowering'.
I would highly recommend.
The illustrations are delightful and the text is clear, concise and not over lengthy.
The book is suitable for both novices and seasoned gardeners.
There are 8 chapters ,with sections including indoor plants and suitability for the various rooms, a useful section on plants for healing, ideas for preserving herbs and a chapter on 'Greener Gardening". The final chapter has troubleshooting tips such as 'why is my plant not flowering'.
I would highly recommend.
September 26, 2023
"GROW" is a delightful guide for both novice and experienced plant enthusiasts. The book explores the joys of growing plants indoors and outdoors, making it accessible even for those with limited space. One highlight is the "Greener Gardening" section, which offers fantastic DIY instructions for building a Bug hotel, valuable tips on supporting wildlife, and practical advice on reducing landfill waste through composting. Another standout feature for me is the "Plant Clinic" section, which offers invaluable guidance for individuals who don't have natural green fingers (like me) and are seeking extra support in plant care.
February 13, 2023
This is such a sweet book for the beginner gardener. I loved the illustrations, they really brought it to life. I would be very happy giving this book to a new gardener - it'd make a lovely housewarming present, along with an "unkillable" houseplant!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
February 28, 2023
An excellent and informative book if you love gardening and want a good reference guide for plants.
There's a lot of illustrations, hints and it's easy to follow
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine
There's a lot of illustrations, hints and it's easy to follow
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine
June 5, 2023
Such a creatively informative plant book!!! Perfect for first time growers. This book is truly so wonderfully informative and has beautiful illustrations. I find most non-fiction books boring but this one I was reading for fun more than anything! I learned so much.
March 2, 2023
A nie straightforward guide to getting going with plants. Covers all bases.
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