Small is Bountiful by Liz Dobbs is a great guide on how to grow vegetables & plants in containers, pots & small places. In 34 illustrated projects, the book covers everything you need to start growing your own food, however small the space available to you. There is advice on which plants grow best in containers, planting ideas, & detailed instructions on how to care for plants in pots, plus recipes & tips on how to store & preserve your the vegetables you grow in your garden. The featured planting has been developed around planting recipes, based on how you would use the harvest in the kitchen
- for example the container 'A Taste of Italy' gives you a marvellous tomato & basil combination.
Each chapter takes you through the different stages of how to get the very best from your garden: ' Big Ideas for Small Spaces' looks at the space & site you have available for growing crops. ' Small Bites' offers ideas for planting fast-growing crops such as leafy salads, edible flowers, & herbs, & Bigger Servings explains how to increase the yield of fruiting & root crops. Here you'll find favourites such as potatoes for the patio & a crate of cooks herbs.
Whether you have never grown anything before or are a seasoned gardener looking for new ideas, you'll find both inspiration & practical tips on planting, harvesting & nurturing.