James Wong Libros

The ‘grow you own’ revolution starts here …Whether it’s a window box of homegrown saffron, your very own kiwi vine or a mini green tea plantation on your patio, TV botanist and best-selling author James Wong proves that ‘growing your own’ can be so much more exciting than spuds, sprouts and swede.Breaking free from the ‘dig for victory’ time warp of allotment staples, James reveals the vast array of 21st century crops that will flourish outdoors, even in our blustery North Atlantic climate – no greenhouse necessary. From goji berries to food-mile free sweet potatoes, James’ revolutionary approach to edible gardening will show you how to grow, cook and eat all manner of superfood crops that are just as easy (if not easier) and far more exciting to grow than the ‘ration book’ favourites.Inspiring, fun and full of plant know-how, this book is set to revolutionise the whole concept of ‘growing your own’ for newbie growers and seasoned allotment veterans alike. You’ll never look at your garden the same way again!

His book is so useful. It systematically sorts the wheat from the gluten-free chaff in terms of what is scientifically proven to be nutritionally beneficial amid the confusing fads and misinformation... As well as reassuring us about carbs, gluten and sugar, this book has a wealth of simple, applicable science. Plonk mushrooms on a windowsill for a couple of hours and they'll contain 100 times the vitamin D2 than if they were chopped into a soup straight from the fridge. Microwave kale and its polyphenol levels jump by 40 per cent. Anna Maxted The Times 20170403

Whether you're struggling with insomnia, the kids have eczema, or your partner is feeling under the weather, this book could have the answer. With easy recipes ethnobotanist James Wong shows how to make simple creams, salves, teas and much, much more from the stuff growing in your window box, the local garden centre or in the hedgerows. Using the flowers, fruit, roots, trees, vegetables and herbs that are all around us James provides preparations to help relieve a whole range of common conditions, including acne, anxiety, cold sores and general aches and pains - plus great ideas for beauty treats such as bath bombs and shampoos.

Make small changes to your diet and slash your risk of developing the biggest diseases to affect the Western world, with delicious, filling recipes from bestselling author James Wong.

Make small changes to your diet and slash your risk of developing the biggest diseases to affect the Western world, with delicious, filling recipes from bestselling author James Wong.

Use James Wong's revolutionary tips and tricks to grow: - Tomatoes that are 1.5 times sweeter than usual, with 50% more vitamin C - Chillis with double the fire power - Blueberries that are 3 times richer in antioxidants ... and that's only the beginning! Have you ever grown a batch of lovingly nurtured tomatoes only to be disappointed by the flavour when you harvest them? Bestselling gardening writer and botanist James Wong shows you how to measurably increase the flavour of grow-your-own favourites such as sweetcorn, strawberries and tomatoes with a collection of deceptively simple tips and tricks. Simply by growing the best-flavoured varieties and treating them just a bit meaner, you will not only get harvests with an intense flavour - but also slash the work involved. Combining cutting-edge science with overlooked traditional techniques, this ground-breaking book helps you to make the most of your crop, while at the same time revealing exciting new foodie varieties you never knew you could grow. James also provides 40 really simple recipes for delicious ways to eat what you've grown.

Shows you how easy it is to have access to the right ingredients, whatever the weather, with this easy-to-follow seasonal focus - wheether you've got a window box, a roof terrace, a country garden (or a computer to order the goods online...).

Tipy a rady, ako si dopestovať fantastické ovocie a zeleninu. Vypestovali ste krásnu zeleninu, ale sklamala vás jej chuť? Botanik a úspešný autor kníh o záhradkárstve James Wong prináša vedecky podložené postupy vhodné aj pre začiatočníkov, ktorými môžete ovplyvniť kvalitu svojej úrody. Ponúka rady na zlepšenie chuti domácich aj exotických plodín, ako aj 36 receptov na zužitkovanie jedinečných vlastností ovocia, zeleniny, byliniek aj korenín v kuchyni. Jamesov jedinečný prístup vám v porovnaní so štandardnými technikami ušetrí námahu a poskytne maximum chuti s minimálne vynaloženou námahou.

Pięknie wydany, praktyczny poradnik dla początkujących (i nie tylko) miłośnik�w sztuki ogrodniczej.Niewiele produkt�w smakuje tak dobrze jak warzywa z własnego ogrodu. Nawet najmniejsza powierzchnia do uprawy warzyw i owoc�w bez nawoz�w daje dużo satysfakcji i jest źr�dłem zdrowych produkt�w.Przydomowe ogr�dki (a w wersji miejskiej balkony i tarasy) wracają do łask. Sadzenie kwiat�w i drzewek jest modne, zajmuje uwagę oraz czas nie tylko senior�w. Młodzi ludzie coraz częściej, dbając o zdrowie i sylwetkę, interesują się uprawą roślin, kupują akcesoria związane z ogrodnictwem, szukają też pomocnych publikacji książka Jamesa Wonga jest dla nich idealną pozycją.