Review
A great value no frills book packed with knowledge. Written by a genuine kithchen gardener. As a horticultural lecturer this is one book I would recommend to those new to vegetable gardening. (J. Trim, Amazon.co.uk)
This book gets down to basics, is well set out and you’ll get to where you need to easily. Worth every penny. (Mr. R Cannon, Amazon.co.uk)
The bestselling gardening book … information-packed and down-to-earth (Mail on Sunday)
This book is a bit like having the most experienced veg grower from the local allootments in your pocket. (Gardening Which?)
Book Description
The down-to-earth guide that takes you through the vegetable year.
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Regardless of the size of your garden or allotment, you’ll grow your own vegetables. Although you only have a balcony or a small paved area outside your kitchen, you’ll grow more than you ever thought imaginable in pots, containers and raised beds. Experienced vegetable grower, John Harrison takes you through all of the vegetable year so that, for all of the main vegetables, youll know exactly when you must sow your seeds, dig your plot and harvest your crops. Choose the most appropriate vegetables for your particular soil and select the right position so that they flourish. Discover how to make your own compost and organic fertilisers, in addition to the most productive methods of controlling pests. Find out how to extend the season by buying or building your own cloches and cold frames. Put an end to worries that your shop-bought vegetables contain chemical residues or to concerns about the air miles such vegetables have flown en route to your table!
