Get Fresh

Dennis Greville

Growing your own vegetables and herbs pays off in so many ways.  First, there is the pleasure of picking your own produce – once you’ve tasted tomatoes, corn, lettuce and basil fresh from the garden you’ll be hooked.  And there’s also the satisfaction of knowing what chemicals have or have not gone into your daily serves of vegetables, plus the enjoyment of spending time outdoors.  In Get Fresh New Zealand gardening expert Dennis Greville show how simple it is for anyone with a back yard or deck to grow their own and even have enough to give away to friends.

Get Fresh contains a full reference section introducing key steps in creating and running a productive vegetable patch, from soil preparation and planting to watering, staking and dealing with pests.  Individual entries then provide all the details you’ll need on growing each of the 60 vegetables, salad greens and herbs covered in the book, from Kiwi staples and favourites to exciting newcomers and delicious heirlooms.  And at the back of the book there’s a month by month guide to keeping your vegetable garden trim.