Written by Ben Raskin, head of horticulture at the Soil Association, and supported by Friends of the Earth UK,  this earthy call-to-action teaches the practical how-tos alongside the most interesting insights to appreciate  about the significance of magnificent trees.

As movements to rewild the world around us gain pace, tree planting is being recognised as an empowering, practical and surprisingly simple action that each and every one of us  can do in our backyard, park, local community, school, town or city.

Sections in this book include:

• Trees and the World – This sectioncelebrates just how vital trees are, from how they help regulate the climate and absorb dangerous methane and nitrous oxide, to how they enrich soil, support wildlife and keep our city air clean, as well as the  threats they face from climate change.
• Growing Your Own Tree – Tips on growing saplings from seed, cuttings or grafting, plus guidance on care and maintenance, from weeding and mulching to when to prune and pollard.
• Forty Best Trees – A guide to the top40 of our favourite trees, appreciated for their fruit and nuts, their ornamental value and the role they play in supporting wildlife, including a neat introduction  to how to recognise trees by  their leaf shape, flowers, seeds and fruit.
• Trees and Happiness – Research has revealed that trees are effective at reducing  stress levels and improving our mental well-being, and this section digs  into exactly how this happens.

Whether you’re a keen gardener, an avid environmental activist or simply want to learn more about these beautiful and powerful organisms, this must-read book illustrated by popular  screen-printerRosanna Morris  sends  the powerful message that we can plant  a tree & retree the world!

Organic gardening expert, Ben Raskin, shares over 60 unique planning-for-yield guides for key crops. Work out how to make the most of the green space you have got, what to grow easily in it, and how much you will harvest seasonally for zero waste.

Learn about the roots of organic gardening, and unearth how to plant waste-free for any size plot, from balcony containers to 5-metre-square yards. Peppered with root-to-stalk cooking techniques, and edibility tips including which crops you can eat straight away, this is a plot-to-plate handbook for everyone with a green-thumb.

Perfect for new and experienced growers,  zero-food waste followers,  city gardeners, and the ecologically minded, this is the only gardening book you will ever need!