How to Grow Food

by Doreen Wallace

In 1940, Doreen Wallace--novelist, social campaigner, and farmer--wrote How to Grow Food as part of Batsford's iconic Home Front Handbook series. With its chatty style and beautiful Brian Cook cover, the book became a wartime classic. Now, a new generation of home gardeners can reap the fruits of Wallace's experience. Full of practical advice and whimsical musings, this charming facsimile edition dispenses wisdom on everything from growing fruits and vegetables to keeping hens and pigs.

128 pages, Hardcover

First published August 7, 2012

About the author

Dora Eileen Agnew Wallace Rash

Reviews

[Kathleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very forthright and sage advice, as you would expect. It's interesting how much of the food gardening advice from the 40s is still very relevant today. Although, not all of it! Worth reading just for the both hilarious and horrifying section on pest control.