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As ever, Stephanie is inspiring, practical and wise, and her experienced guidance is beautifully brought to life by Jason Ingram’s stunning photography."– Mark Diacono"A comprehensive guide to gardening for productivity."– Sue Kent, Gardeners' World"What a brilliant book from Stephanie! This great self-sufficiency guide is jam-packed full of such expert practical advice to help enable gardeners to grow and enjoy food sustainably and productively, saving money as they grow."– Kim Stoddart, editor Amateur Gardening magazineSwap your trolley for a trug in this self-sufficiency bible. Written by no-dig gardening guru and one of the 100 Leading Women in Horticulture 2025, Stephanie Hafferty, The Productive Garden provides practical, simple, resourceful and enjoyable ways of creating a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Self-sufficiency doesn’t need to remain a dream. With over 30 years of experience, Stephanie Hafferty shows how easy it can be to grow your own, save money, reduce your consumption, increase resilience and care for the planet – all from your own back garden, allotment or balcony.