Allotment Gardening is the definitive beginner’s guide to setting up and maintaining an organic allotment garden. Whether you’re looking to acquire your first allotment plot or are completely new to growing, this friendly guide is packed with helpful gardening advice to grow a variety of plants. Written by allotment expert Susan Berger, Allotment Gardening covers everything – from tips on acquiring and organising your plot and guidance on what varieties to sow, through to harvesting, storing and cooking with your produce. Beautifully presented with inspirational photographs throughout, the new edition provides comprehensive guidance on all of the basics, including soil type, crop rotation and advice on gardening equipment, planting, mulching and pest control. The revised A–Z of produce contains detailed instructions on the cultivation of individual fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs, along with updated recommendations for plant varieties and more than sixty delicious recipes. The guide also includes a helpful month-by-month gardener’s calendar, an overview of the waiting list situation and a new list of suppliers. Start growing on your allotment and enjoy fresh produce throughout the year with this practical guide.

Book Information
ISBN 9781399416153
Author Susan Berger
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC