Nettles & Petals: Grow Food. Eat Weeds. Save Seeds. The Sunday Times Bestseller

A compelling call to change the way we think about gardening and growing food, Nettles & Petals by ecological horticulturist and social media sensation Jamie Walton is the only guide you need to make your garden more sustainable.

Full of inviting imagery and essential information, this accessible guide provides a holistic and ecological approach to gardening and vegetable growing. With a focus on biodiversity, soil health, and the creation of balanced ecosystems, Nettles & Petals is a must-read for any budding gardener.

Join Jamie and the @NettlesAndPetals community on their mission to save the wild plants we often attempt to eradicate from our gardens and learn how to begin growing them in your spaces in a practical way.

Dig into must-know topics including:

• Companion planting • The wonders of nettles and other weeds • The importance of flowers in the vegetable garden • Circular and ecological garden planning • Growing guides for Jamie’s ‘top 30’ vegetables • Seed saving and sowing • Urban and small-scale sustainable gardening • Harvesting, preserving, and sharing produce

An ideal self-purchase or a gift for the green enthusiast in your life, Nettles & Petals is perfect for anyone curious about gardening sustainably.

© 2025 Leaping Hare Press (Ebook): 9781836001409

Release date

Ebook: 27 March 2025