New paperback edition of Collins' best-selling gardening title. This wonderfully illustrated book celebrates the blood, sweat and joy to be had in 'growing your own' in an allotment. Includes in-depth, practical gardening know-how, stories from allotmenteers and recipes.
No longer considered the preserve of old men in sheds, allotment gardening is currently enjoying a renaissance of interest. People of all ages and from all walks of life are digging their own plots in search of the ultimate in fresh, organic produce - and you cannot get more locally-sourced than your own allotment!
This book testifies to the new vibrancy of allotment culture, aiming both to inspire the next generation of plot-holders and to provide all the practical knowledge needed to turn a patch of soil into a lifelong adventure.
Open to all the new eco-gardening techniques, and the various weird and wonderful ways people make use of their plots, contents include:
ISBN: | 9780007270774 |
Publication date: | 4th February 2008 |
Author: | A. M. Clevely |
Publisher: | Collins an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 224 pages |
Genres: |
Gardening: fruit and vegetable Gardening: pests and diseases Organic gardening Soil science and management Urban farming / urban agriculture Garden design and planning Allotments / Community gardens |