Description
by Simon Akeroyd (Author)
Ever wondered if you could grow plants from the food you buy? Grow Your Groceries shows you how.
Discover 40 simple, fun hacks to try - no gardening experience needed, just a windowsill and a recycled container. Raise tomato plants from tomato slices. Collect strawberry seeds for endless strawberry plants. Pick salad leaves from beetroot tops. Split teabags for flowering camomile. Grow fresh cobs from popcorn kernels. So don't throw away your melon seeds and spring onion trimmings, save them to grow new plants instead!Author Biography
Simon Akeroyd is a gardener and skilled horticulturist who has written 30 gardening books, many for the RHS and two for DK (Shrubs and Small Trees 2008 and Lawns and Groundcover 2012). He's based in Surrey where he is gardening editor for Saga; prior to that he has worked at RHS gardens and for the National Trust.
In 2022 he started a TikTok account dedicated to non-gardeners. His aim was to show just how easy -- and fun -- growing plants can be and that it's always worth a go. He's had huge engagement since, with his 'Grow kiwis from the supermarket' video receiving more than 31 million views.
Number of Pages: 192
Dimensions: 0.8 x 7.7 x 5.9 IN
Publication Date: March 25, 2025

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