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.

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INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER ONE: NATURE'S GREENPRINT

• Introduction to Growing Vegetables
• The Key Principles I Follow
• Rediscovering Indigenous Growing Practices
• Embracing and Increasing Biodiversity
• Why Grow Our Own Food?

• A Guide to Planning an Ecological Garden
• The Wisdom of Woodlands Mimicked within the Garden
• Edible Perennial Plants for a Resilient Vegetable Garden
• Incorporating Companion Planting into Our Planting Plan
• The Benefits of Polyculture Growing
• Embrace Edi-mental Gardening

CHAPTER THREE: SOIL HEALTH

• The Living Ecosystem Beneath Our Feet
• Functions of Healthy Soil
• The Severity of Soil Degradation
• Quick and Easy Methods to Assess Your Garden Soil
• Minimal Disturbance Gardening
• Methods used to Minimise Disturbance
• Implementing No-Dig / Minimal Disturbance Gardening
• Guide to Creating Compost
• My Guide to Creating a 3-Bay Compost System
• Creating Natural Plant Fertilisers
• Potential Problems with Liquid Fertilisers

• The Role of Pioneering Weeds
• Reading the Signs
• Welcome Weeds
• Unwelcome Weeds
• 'When in Doubt, Use Nettles'

CHAPTER FIVE: SEED TO ROOT, SHOOT AND FRUIT

• Key Principles
• Start Here: 5
• Veg Growing Guide
  
  NIGHTSHADE FAMILY
  Tomatoes
  Chillis
  Aubergines

  ALLIUM FAMILY
  Onion
  Garlics
  Leeks
  
  SALAD LEAVES
  Lettuce
  Spinach
  Rocket
  Mustard
  Swiss Chard
  
  BRASSICAS
  Cabbage
  Broccoli
  Cauliflower
  Brussels sprouts
  Kale
  Kohlrabi
  
  LEGUMES
  Peas
  Beans
  Green Beans
  Broad Beans
  
  CUCURBITS
  Cucumbers
  Courgette
  Pumpkin
  Melon and Cantaloupe
  Squash
  
  ROOT VEGETABLES
  Carrot
  Beetroot
  Radishes
  Parsnips
  Potatoes
  
  MISCELLANEOUS VEGETABLES
  Sweetcorn
  Asparagus
  Celery
  
  THE POWER OF HERBS
  Hardy Herbs: Rosemary, Thyme, Sage, Oregano
  Tender Herbs: Basil, Coriander, Parsley, Dill

• Pollinator Magnetism
• Let them Bolt
• Pest Management Allies
• Soil Health Booster
• Culinary Companions
• Therapeutic Benefits

• Prevention is Better than a Chemical “cure”
• Proactive Pest Management
• IPM (Aphids)
• Slugs and Snails
• Power of Herbs for Natural Pest Control
• Create a Mini Wildlife Pond in a Barrel
• Create a Wildlife Mansion
• Creating Beneficial Beetle Banks and Log Piles

CHAPTER EIGHT: URBAN AND SMALL SCALE SUSTAINABLE GARDENING

• Challenges
• Opportunities
• Practical Tips
• Creating a DIY Home Worm Farm
• Create Compost in a Small Space Using Bokashi

CHAPTER NINE: HARVESTING PRESERVING, AND SHARING

• Timing is Everything
• Canning, Freezing, Drying, Fermenting
• Why Grow Heirloom?
• Simple Seed Saving
• Sharing Surplus Produce