Grow a New Garden: Plan, design and transform any outdoor space

'Aspirational, accessible, awesome.' – Huw Richards, author of The Permaculture Garden

'I thoroughly recommend this book to beginners and also to experienced gardeners.' – Charles Dowding, author of No Dig

Create a new garden that blooms for you, in any space or patch of land that you want to call a garden.

In Grow a New Garden, Becky Searle, known as @sow_much_more to her hugely popular Instagram following, offers a warm and approachable guide to designing and planting beautiful, healthy gardens—no matter the space you have.

Becky has moved home many times over the years, and each time she has had to rethink and design a thriving garden ecosystem. Her current garden, a new-build space, was entirely devoid of plants when she moved in December 2022. Two years later, Becky has transformed it into a joyful haven, growing food and flowers tailored to her family’s needs.

What Becky has learned in this garden can apply to any new garden—whether you're starting from scratch, tackling an overgrown or neglected space, or redesigning an existing area.

Key Topics Covered in Grow a New Garden

From building healthy soil to creating a natural and sustainable garden ecosystem, Becky expertly guides readers on how to design their dream garden. Topics include:

• Visioning your garden and clearly identifying your goals
• Assessing your garden’s light levels, soil quality, and water access
• Incorporating design themes and strategies using specific plants and materials
• Encouraging biodiversity and wildlife
• Dealing with awkward spaces, noise, or a need for more privacy
• Learning the basics of plant care and how to pick the right plants for your garden
• Managing pests and weeds without chemicals
• Identifying common problems and how to address them

Becky gives new and experienced gardeners alike a complete understanding of how gardens work, demystifying garden design and making gardening easier and more enjoyable!