One Magic Square: Grow Your Own Food On One Square Metre
By (Author) Lolo Houbein
Awa Press
Awa Press
22nd August 2012
New Zealand
General
Non Fiction
Gardening: fruit and vegetable
635.0993
Paperback
368
Width 201mm, Height 201mm, Spine 24mm
760g
This inspiring book has caused a big buzz overseas. Its secret of success: anyone can start growing their own food in a matter of minutes. There are no fancy photos, no complicated instructions ...just down-to-earth, easy-to-follow ideas for square-metre plots. The author, Lolo Houbein, has a tremendously engaging personal voice and hundreds of wonderful and economical ideas for growing and eating your own food - including recipes you will want to rush off and make immediately.
Lolo Houbein was a child in war-torn Holland, where her family survived through the food-growing skills of an uncle. In her twenties she emigrated to Australia. An award-winning novelist, Houbein lives in Adelaide, writing, running organic gardening courses and working in her garden.