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One Magic Square by Lolo Houbein

One Magic Square by Lolo Houbein

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Grow Your Own Food In One Square Metre
South African Edition
357 Pages, Paperback
200 x 200 x 31mm (L x W x T)
Condition: LIKE NEW: This book is almost as new, with no damage nor defects. There no markings, inscriptions or signatures of any kind, pages are clean and vibrant.
Genres: Nonfiction / Gardening / Fruit and Vegetables

Okay, so, let's be real, Covid-19 was... well, a lot. But, if there's a silver lining, it's that we're all suddenly channeling our inner homesteaders! Suddenly, everyone's a gardener, and seeds are the new must-have accessory. Which is why Lolo Houbein's "One Magic Square" is basically a superhero cape for anyone wanting to grow their own food.

This isn't some fluffy gardening guide, either. This is a hardcore, no-nonsense handbook that's perfect for both newbie plant-parents and seasoned green thumbs, especially now that our planet and wallets are feeling the pinch. Basically, Houbein's like, "Listen, the best food is the food you grow yourself," and then proceeds to show you how to do it, even if all you have is a single square meter of dirt and ten minutes to spare.

And get this, she knows we're all prone to overdoing it, so she's got a genius plan: start small! Just one square meter, and then add another each season. It's like gardening for people who don't want gardening to take over their lives. Plus, she's got a whole chapter on "gardening with attitude," which sounds amazing.

But wait, there's more! She also covers everything from taking your harvest straight to the table with delicious cooking ideas, fixing wonky soil, and dealing with those pesky critters who think your veggies are a free buffet. With easy-to-follow diagrams and bright illustrations, this book makes growing your own food feel less like a chore and more like a fun adventure. Basically, it's your personal guide to becoming a self-sufficient, dirt-loving legend.
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