Description
'Brilliant... Equal parts irreverent, cheeky and vitally important... Charming... Much too valuable to tuck away until the zombies come... A gardening manual that you can put to use immediately, regardless of your situation' Zombie Research Society. Climate change? Brexit? Screaming brain-biters? Don't lose the plot, this book can help! Irreverent, straightforward and useful, it shows even complete beginners how to grow enough of their own food to survive when Armageddon arrives and imports collapse. Or even if they don't. A grow-your-own guide for the generation who'd rather eat compost than watch Gardeners' World, it tells you how to sow and grow 20 key crops, whether you have two pots, a patio or a whole allotment to play with. It takes you through what seeds, tools and other kit you'll need, teaches you how to plan and plant your site for maximum nutrition, and suggests gardening projects to get underway while civilization still stands, from growing dinner in a dustbin to a juice bar on a balcony. All while sticking a garden fork in the eye of the undead. Gardening for the Zombie Apocalypse: surviving has never been so much fun.
A comprehensive, funny and useful guide for beginner gardeners who know the apocalypse is coming, and that growing fruit and veg will help.
About the Author
Isabel Lloyd and Phil Clarke have spent the past 10 years preparing for the apocalypse. They've done this by teaching themselves to grow fruit and vegetables, and watching every episode of The Walking Dead - some of them twice.
Reviews
There really is a lot more to this fabulous book than you might think... It is an accessible and comprehensive guide to all aspects of gardening... We live in uncertain times and this is one book that will definitely be found on my bookshelf, for info and entertainment' * Amateur Gardening *
However the apocalypse might begin [...] this straightforward and entertaining guide will help you master the necessary horticultural skills to survive Armageddon, whether you have two pots, a patio or a huge garden... From growing dinner in a dustbin to creating a juice bar on a balcony, their light-hearted, irreverent look at post-apocalyptic gardening will help even the complete beginner to grow their own' * Countryside *
Brilliant... Equal parts irreverent, cheeky and vitally important... Charming... Much too valuable to tuck away until the zombies come... A gardening manual that you can put to use immediately, regardless of your situation' * Zombie Research Society *
An interesting and fun way to sell some gardening tips, and probably the ideal gift for anyone into horror movies, particularly of the zombie variety, and remember spades are not just for digging, they are pretty good at lopping off heads too! * Concatenation *
Book Information
ISBN 9781789542387
Author Isabel Lloyd
Format Paperback
Page Count 220
Imprint Anima
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
A comprehensive, funny and useful guide for beginner gardeners who know the apocalypse is coming, and that growing fruit and veg will help.
About the Author
Isabel Lloyd and Phil Clarke have spent the past 10 years preparing for the apocalypse. They've done this by teaching themselves to grow fruit and vegetables, and watching every episode of The Walking Dead - some of them twice.
Reviews
There really is a lot more to this fabulous book than you might think... It is an accessible and comprehensive guide to all aspects of gardening... We live in uncertain times and this is one book that will definitely be found on my bookshelf, for info and entertainment' * Amateur Gardening *
However the apocalypse might begin [...] this straightforward and entertaining guide will help you master the necessary horticultural skills to survive Armageddon, whether you have two pots, a patio or a huge garden... From growing dinner in a dustbin to creating a juice bar on a balcony, their light-hearted, irreverent look at post-apocalyptic gardening will help even the complete beginner to grow their own' * Countryside *
Brilliant... Equal parts irreverent, cheeky and vitally important... Charming... Much too valuable to tuck away until the zombies come... A gardening manual that you can put to use immediately, regardless of your situation' * Zombie Research Society *
An interesting and fun way to sell some gardening tips, and probably the ideal gift for anyone into horror movies, particularly of the zombie variety, and remember spades are not just for digging, they are pretty good at lopping off heads too! * Concatenation *
Book Information
ISBN 9781789542387
Author Isabel Lloyd
Format Paperback
Page Count 220
Imprint Anima
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
