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Nettles & Petals

Grow Food. Eat Weeds. Save Seeds. The Sunday Times Bestseller
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A compelling call to change the way we think about gardening and growing food, Nettles and Petals is the only guide you need to make your garden more sustainable. Full of essential information and inviting imagery, this accessible guide provides a holistic and ecological approach to... Read More
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Nettles and Petals is a practical and accessible 'how-to' guide for growing your own food, and gardening sustainably. Learn from an expert, with the professional horticulturalist, popular Instagram personality and Social Media Influencer of the Year 2024 Jamie Walton (@nettlesandpetals).


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A compelling call to change the way we think about gardening and growing food, Nettles and Petals is the only guide you need to make your garden more sustainable.

Full of essential information and inviting imagery, this accessible guide provides a holistic and ecological approach to gardening and vegetable growing. With a focus on biodiversity, soil health, and the creation of balanced ecosystems, Nettles and Petals is a must-read for any budding gardener.

Join Social Media Influencer of the Year 2024 Jamie Walton and the @NettlesAndPetals community on their mission to save the wild plants in our gardens and learn how to begin growing them in your spaces in a practical way.

Dig into must-know topics including:

  • Companion planting
  • The wonders of nettles and other weeds
  • The importance of flowers in the vegetable garden
  • Circular and ecological garden planning
  • Growing guides for Jamie's 'top 30' vegetables
  • Seed saving and sowing
  • Urban and small-scale sustainable gardening
  • Harvesting, preserving, and sharing produce

An ideal self-purchase or a gift for the green enthusiast in your life, Nettles and Petals is perfect for anyone curious about gardening sustainably.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836001393

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 April 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Leaping Hare Press

Illustration: color photos

Contributors:

  • By Samuel Binstead

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 171.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 750g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Jamie Walton is an ecological horticulturist and conservationist, growing food, flowers, and microbes in North Yorkshire, UK. His mission is to support others on their gardening journey, regardless of their circumstances.Since founding @nettlesandpetals, Jamie has gained a global audience who share inspiring posts on gardening, conservation, and growing plants and vegetables using ecological methods. By focusing on sustainability, Jamie not only teaches people how to grow their own food but also encourages a deeper connection with nature.Join the community @nettlesandpetals.Sam is a UK based fashion and portrait photographer focussed on sustainable fashion, slow living and traditional crafts.Β 

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