Productive Garden

Swap your trolley for a trug in this self-sufficiency bible. Written by no-dig gardening guru and one of the 100 Leading Women in Horticulture 2025, Stephanie Hafferty,The Productive Garden provides practical, simple, resourceful and enjoyable ways of creating a more self-sufficient lifestyle.Self-sufficiency doesnt need to remain a dream. With over 30 years of experience, Stephanie Hafferty shows how easy it can be to grow your own, save money, reduce your consumption, increase resilience and care for the planet all from your own back garden, allotment or balcony. She does it every day, growing food to nourish herself and her family, and cultivating plants to create everyday household essentials. She also knows how to make a harvest last longer, and how to feed the soil so that it gives back generously, year after year.In The Productive Garden, learn everything you need to know about growing abundant and useful crops, and how to make the most of what you produce.Divided into three clear sections, this book covers:Part One: In the GardenPlanning a self-sufficient plot and creating a planting plan that works for your spaceEffective techniques for making compost, storing water, protecting crops and improving your soilWorking with nature to increase biodiversity and control 'pests'Sowing and propagating for year-round harvestsPart Two: Seasonal ProduceA complete guide to reliable crops and unique varieties covering vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers to ensure productivity across the seasons.Part Three: Using Your HarvestsRecipes for a homegrown larder, including preserves, oils, ferments, vinegars, cordials and moreChemical-free cleaners, soaps and fragrances for the homeUsing produce to improve wellbeing, such as making body care products and herbal remediesGarden crafts, including preserved flowers and flower-pounding techniquesAs a leading no-dig expert, Stephanie will show you sustainable methods of cultivating a generous and abundant garden, bringing together affordable homesteading with the reality of modern life. Her guidance is brought to life by Jason Ingrams beautiful photography.Whether you want to start small, have already embarked on a journey to self-sufficiency, or are looking for a complete lifestyle change, this will become your go-to book and essential guide.