Having a compact space in which to grow your own produce, even some medicinal pants shouldn't be regarded as a barrier. You just need to think a bit more creatively and learn how to use and maximize the space you do have available. Learn to grow herbs in pots, vegetables, and even fruit trees in the small spaces and make your own compact garden. Grow Food in Compact Gardens Herbs & Medicinal Plants offers ideas and advice on growing edible plants, including those with healing qualities, in the smallest of spaces. So, get growing and happy harvesting. This bookazine is published by Universal Media Co - The Bookazine Specialist. Printed on high-quality paper, and featuring a beautiful design with accompanying imagery, bookazines are an informative and entertaining deep-dive into a complete topic. Universal Media Co's 53 magazine brands include leaders in Home, Craft, Bike, and some Lifestyle categories. The company owns the Australian Publishing Company and Universal Online Media. Universal Media Co is an independently owned private company. Additional Information Year Published: 2022 Size: 220mm x 300mm Pages: 146 Material: Made from premium quality paper
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Get Growing
nature’s way • Organic gardening principles can be adopted no matter your garden’s size, style or location
down to earth • The key to a bountiful veggie patch or herb garden is to plant in balanced, nutrient-rich healthy soil
taking control • When growing productive plants, natural pest control is the best
off the ground • Planting in no-dig or raised garden beds has many benefits for the small-space kitchen gardener
squaring up • This unique style of gardening was conceived to make the best use of space and water for producing food
going to pot • Growing veggies, herbs and compact fruit in containers is a great way to maximise space and increase variety
vertical advantage • If you’re short on space, don’t let it drive you up the wall — install an edible vertical garden or two instead
Veggie Patch
garden to table • Growing your own veg is extremely satisfying and you don’t need masses of space to do it
pot culture • Short on space? Container veggie gardens are easy to establish, plant and harvest
watch it grow! • This peppery salad veg shoots right up, just like a rocket
all hail kale • Superfood status has made this old-time favourite a must
bountiful beans • If you’re looking for veg that crops prolifically, beans are it
bulb of beauty • These are small easy-to-grow members of the onion family
the heat is on • No lover of chilli is happy until their tongue is stung
tiny toms • Cherry tomatoes may be small but they pack a mighty punch
cool as • Enjoy them fresh in salads or pickle them as gherkins
peas, please! • Eat this sweet green legume straight from the vine
getting to the root • Like your veggies on the sweet side? Consider the carrot
it’s all stalk • It may be a bit fussy to grow, but it’s well worth the effort
sweet and crisp • Nothing beats the tangy crunch of fresh radishes in a salad
keen for greens • What would a stir-fry be without lovely leafy Asian greens?
Culinary Herbs
heavenly herbs • If you enjoy cooking for your family, you will love growing herbs you can use every day
designer flair • Eye-catching as well as flavoursome, herbs can play an important role in the design of a home garden
pot to plate • There are many herbs that will do very well in pots and containers, making it an ideal way to grow them in small gardens or on balconies, patios and decks
made in the shade • A lot of small yards can be short on sun...