Jekka McVicar shares over 40 years of growing expertise in her new book, coming March 2027
We are delighted to announce that DK will publish Grow Everything From Seed: How to Achieve Sowing Success, the latest book from Jekka McVicar, award winning herb expert, bestselling author and founder of Jekka's Herb Farm.
Drawing on over 40 years of practical growing experience, Jekka shares her knowledge in a comprehensive guide to growing plants from seed, from herbs, vegetables and fruit to flowers and cacti.
Combining scientific insight with sustainable gardening techniques, Grow Everything From Seed explores not just how to grow from seed, but why seeds behave as they do. Jekka explains how to create the ideal conditions for germination, overcome common challenges and nurture young plants successfully.
From collecting and preparing seeds to germination and growing on, the book offers practical advice for gardeners of all experience levels.
A Word from Jekka
“A seed can be so small that it almost vanishes on the tip of your finger, yet within it lies the future. After more than 40 years of growing plants from seed, I am still captivated by the wonder of that first green shoot. This book is about sharing what seeds have taught me: patience, observation and, above all, learning from the plants themselves.”
Jekka McVicar, VMH
From the Publisher
Ruth O'Rourke, Editorial Director for DK Life, welcomed Jekka back to DK, praising her extensive knowledge and decades of experience growing plants from seed.
The book brings together Jekka's scientific understanding, practical expertise and lifelong passion for plants to help readers discover the extraordinary potential of a seed.
About Jekka McVicar
Jekka McVicar is one of the UK's leading authorities on herbs, an organic grower and bestselling horticultural author.
Awarded over 60 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Gold Medals, Jekka is a recipient of the prestigious RHS Victoria Medal of Honour and the Prince Edward Award for Excellence in Horticulture. She is also a Vice President of the RHS.
Jekka has dedicated more than 40 years to growing plants and sharing her knowledge through books, education and practical horticulture. She is the author of 10 books, including the million copy selling Jekka's Complete Herb Book.
About Jekka's
Jekka's is a family run horticultural, herb farm in South Gloucestershire, founded by Jekka McVicar.
Through Jekka's Herb Garden, Jekka's Herbetum and a programme of educational herb experiences, we aim to inspire gardeners, cooks and plant enthusiasts to discover the extraordinary world of herbs.
Our mission is to share knowledge about the cultivation, history and uses of herbs, preserving this expertise for future generations.
Publication Details
- Title: Grow Everything From Seed: How to Achieve Sowing Success
- Author: Jekka McVicar
- Publisher: DK
- Format: Hardback
- UK publication: 25 March 2027
- UK price: £22
- US publication: 6 April 2027
- US price: $30