Mark Diacono

Writer, grower and cook

Mark Diacono runs Otter Farm in Devon, home to orchards of pecans, peaches, almonds, szechuan pepper, apricots and a vineyard. He spends most of his time eating, growing, writing and talking about food. He is also an award-winning journalist and photographer, whose writing regularly features in the press. His previous books include Veg Patch: River Cottage Handbook, Chicken & Egg: River Cottage Handbook, Fruit: River Cottage Handbook, A Taste of the Unexpected and A Year at Otter Farm. He regularly runs courses and events at River Cottage UK.

Mark will be talking about his latest book The New Kitchen Garden. Whether you have a few pots of chillies or a community farm, whether you wish to plant in ordered rows or create an edible jungle, or if you only have a few square feet by the back door, The New Kitchen Garden is the essential handbook and growing guide for you.

www.otterfarm.co.uk