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Homegrown is the inspiring debut from Barrie Quinn, the Donegal grower behind Portnoo Market Garden part memoir, part practical guide to growing your own food the regenerative way.
When Barrie Quinn left his job in construction to follow a dream, he transformed a neglected family field in Donegal into Portnoo Market Garden: a thriving, small-scale haven producing exceptional fruit and vegetables using natural, sustainable, chemical-free methods. Homegrown tells that story and shows how you can do it too, whatever the size of your space.
Barrie's message is simple but powerful: healthy soil creates healthy food, and reconnecting with where our food comes from is one of the most important things we can do for our health, our communities and the planet. Alongside his own journey from novice gardener to one of Ireland's most respected regenerative growers, he offers an accessible, encouraging guide to taking back control of what you eat.
A warm, hopeful read for anyone drawn to gardening, sustainability and slower living, Homegrown is one of the standout pieces of Irish non-fiction of the year, and a natural bestseller for the grow-your-own movement.
Frequently Asked Question
Who is Barrie Quinn?
Barrie Quinn is a Donegal grower and the founder of Portnoo Market Garden, one of Ireland's best-known regenerative growers, with a large following for his sustainable, grow-your-own approach. Homegrown is his first book.
What is Homegrown about?
It's the story of how Barrie Quinn turned a neglected Donegal field into a thriving market garden, combined with a practical guide to growing your own food using natural, regenerative methods no matter how big or small your space.
Is Homegrown a memoir or a gardening guide?
It's both part personal memoir of Barrie's journey from construction worker to market gardener, and part accessible, hands-on guide to regenerative growing.
Do I need a big garden to use the advice in Homegrown?
No the book is written for any size of space, from a large plot to a small backyard or a few containers, making it ideal for beginners.
What are the best books on growing your own food?
Popular grow-your-own and regenerative gardening titles include Homegrown by Barrie Quinn alongside other guides to sustainable living you'll find them in the gardening and Irish non-fiction sections at Chapters Bookstore.
- Publisher Name:Gill
- ISBN: 9781804584071
- Author:Quinn, Barrie
- Publication Date:2026-09-10
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