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The GIY Diaries - A Year of Growing and Cooking - cover

The GIY Diaries - A Year of Growing and Cooking

Michael Kelley

Publisher: Gill Books

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Summary

Month by month, learn how to grow fresh, nutritious fruit and vegetables that save you money, taste delicious and help you become more self-sufficient.
With down-to-earth, informative accounts from Michael Kelly's own growing year and beautiful hand-painted illustrations by Sarah Kilcoyne, this book is packed with hard-earned wisdom and inspiration that will help you to coax delicious food from even the most unpromising soil.
Whether you are a complete beginner or a more experienced grower, and regardless of the amount of space you have, Michael Kelly's expert advice will guide you. From feeding your soil and saving seeds to taking cuttings and preserving your produce, you will learn how to get it right in our climate. Each month also features recipes so that you can feast on the results of your work.
Available since: 10/27/2022.
Print length: 352 pages.

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