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Grow Everything from Seed
Hardcover
$30.00
Available on Apr 06, 2027 | 224 Pages
There is something magical about seeds. These tiny contained life forms can, given the right conditions, transform into thriving plants.
There are, however, many pitfalls along the way. In Grow Everything From Seed, expert grower Jekka McVicar shares her knowledge, garnered over 40 years of running a successful nursery, to help you germinate like a pro and grow healthy plants.
This comprehensive, practical guide reveals how to grow a wide range of plants from seed. Combining scientific insight with sustainable gardening techniques, it explains not just how to grow from seed, but why seeds behave the way they do—helping gardeners create the right conditions and overcome common germination challenges.
Praise for Jekka:
“Jekka is my herbaceous girlfriend and an absolute star … she’s inspired every generation of students at my restaurant …” Jamie Oliver
“… we owe her a huge debt for all her work—not least in showing people what can be achieved by gardening without the use of chemicals.” Alan Titchmarsh
There are, however, many pitfalls along the way. In Grow Everything From Seed, expert grower Jekka McVicar shares her knowledge, garnered over 40 years of running a successful nursery, to help you germinate like a pro and grow healthy plants.
This comprehensive, practical guide reveals how to grow a wide range of plants from seed. Combining scientific insight with sustainable gardening techniques, it explains not just how to grow from seed, but why seeds behave the way they do—helping gardeners create the right conditions and overcome common germination challenges.
Praise for Jekka:
“Jekka is my herbaceous girlfriend and an absolute star … she’s inspired every generation of students at my restaurant …” Jamie Oliver
“… we owe her a huge debt for all her work—not least in showing people what can be achieved by gardening without the use of chemicals.” Alan Titchmarsh
Author
Jekka McVicar
Jekka McVicar is a leading authority on herbs and founder of Jekka’s Herb Farm. With over 60 RHS Gold Medals, she has transformed public understanding of culinary and medicinal herbs. A recipient of the RHS Victoria Medal of Honour (VMH) and the Prince Edward Award for Excellence in Horticulture, and RHS Vice President, she continues to share her expertise through her books, education, and masterclasses, and advises on sustainable growing. Her advocacy for organic and environmentally friendly practices continues to shape modern gardening.
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