When lockdown hit, I desperately needed a project that got me outdoors yet felt productive. This book convinced me to try raised bed gardening - and wow, what a game changer!

The 'no dig' approach saved my bad back from endless tilling. My first season yielded crisp lettuce and juicy tomatoes that actually tasted like something! The book's flood-proofing tips were lifesavers when sudden rains came.

What surprised me most? How the book made me think differently about space. My tiny urban yard now hosts tiered herb beds where concrete used to be. That 'aha' moment about vertical gardening alone was worth the read.

Is it a step-by-step manual? No. But as someone who'd killed every houseplant I owned, those 10 compelling reasons gave me the confidence to finally get my hands dirty - quite literally!