{"product_id":"hot-beds-jack-first-9781399419635","title":"Hot Beds: How to Grow Early Crops Using an Age-Old Technique - Silver Medallist in the Living Now Awards for Green Living","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSILVER MEDALLIST IN THE LIVING NOW AWARDS FOR GREEN LIVING.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA practical guide to cultivating out-of-season vegetables in small spaces, using the age-old technique of growing in hot beds.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe ancient method of hot-bed gardening, once favoured by both the Romans and the Victorians, uses the natural heat generated by decomposing organic matter to grow out-of-season vegetables in small spaces. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this practical guide, hot-bed pioneer Jack First shows how to adapt and modernise this age-old method to suit today's gardens. With just stable manure (or eco-friendly alternatives), a simple wooden frame and a modest space, you could be harvesting crisp salads in March and new potatoes in early April. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing hundreds of photographs, this accessible book gives you everything you need to build and maintain your own hot bed. With clear step-by-step instructions, a detailed calendar year and helpful diagrams, it's a must have for anyone looking to extend their growing season in a sustainable, budget-friendly way.","brand":"Green Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50598094045377,"sku":"9781399419635","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/5512\/0833\/files\/9781399419635.jpg?v=1789413384","url":"https:\/\/www.porchlightbooks.com\/products\/hot-beds-jack-first-9781399419635","provider":"Porchlight Book Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}