Lucy Dean

Want to enjoy fresh, organic food straight from your garden - even with limited space or zero experience? Growing Good Food: The Kitchen Garden was designed for real people, real spaces, and real results.  Whether you dream of fresh herbs on the windowsill, raised beds overflowing with produce, or a year-round garden-to-table lifestyle, this guide will be your companion every step of the way. Rooted in sustainability, health, and the simple joy of homegrown food, you'll find a balance of practical methods and stylish inspiration to help you create a garden that's as beautiful as it is bountiful.
Inside, you'll find: Easy-to-follow garden layouts for any space or lifestyle Soil care made simple - how to test, amend, and maintain living, fertile earth Companion planting and pollinator-friendly charts to boost yields naturally Organic, chemical-free pest and disease management Beginner-friendly plant suggestions, from staples to unique heirlooms Preserving made easy: canning, fermenting, freezing, and drying Flavorful, nutritious cooking ideas to bring your harvest into the kitchen and onto your table Creative ways to celebrate your garden - garden parties, home spa treatments, garden-to-glass drinks, gifting inspo, and family activities No "green thumb" required - just the desire to grow good food and bring fresh flavor to your table.
With step-by-step methods, you'll find solutions for containers, raised beds, and backyard plots that make it easy and affordable to grow your own food - stylishly, sustainably, and joyfully. If you're ready to cultivate the kitchen garden lifestyle, it's time to dig in!