Do Grow by Alice Holden, one of Britain’s most pioneering female growers, has spent her life outdoors working on small and large scales – from the kitchen gardens of Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s River Cottage to commercial farms. Currently she is head grower at Growing Communities, an award-winning social enterprise in Hackney, who run an organic box scheme, farmers’ market and urban food production sites.

We totally agree with The Do Books Company mission: getting people to Do more. A simple mind shift, a shot of inspiration to help you get started or a new skill or craft, these kinds of doing are at the core of their inspirational pocket guidebooks. This guide book is part of their range of Slow Living books we offer at Misc.

Ever wanted to grow your own but don’t have the time, the space, or even know where to start? Alice Holden, one of Britain’s most pioneering female growers, has spent her life outdoors working on small and large scales – from kitchen gardens to commercial farms. In this, her first book, she’ll help optimise the space and time available to you – even if it’s a window box and 10 minutes a week.

Find out:

The basic tools you need to get started
How to make a raised bed and why you need one
A recipe for compost
How to increase your chances of success

With delicious recipes from Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Pam Corbin and others that Alice has worked with over the years, Do Grow will inspire you to change your view and plant an edible garden.

Misc also offers Do Purpose, Do Lead, Do Protect, Do Story and Do Design of the Slow Living Range.

Details:
Measures 120 x 178 mm
Contains colour photographs and line drawings throughout
Aimed at busy people short on time and space
Includes recipes from Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and others
Published by The Do Book Co. - London
Printed on FSC certified paper

The Do Book Co. & Misc-store Amsterdam

Here are Misc we love The Do Book Co. mission: getting people to Do more. Collaborating with a variety of different entrepreneurs, artists, doers, makers and thinkers the Do/Book series explores a wide variety of different topics.  Have you ever thought of making jam or sourdough, perhaps developing a green finger or two Do/ Books have you covered. Maybe you want to start your own business, the ever expanding Do/Book series draws on the practical experiences and research of each individual author, their book is personal to them while still being relatable and inspiring for its readers. They get a thumbs up from us.