Allotments / Community gardens Books

Book SynopsisGarden Alchemy is filled with recipes and instructions for making homemade versions of dozens of gardening products, including fertilizers, pest deterrents, potting soils, and more. Trade Review"Rose’s comprehensive yet compact book will profit beginning and advanced gardeners alike." * Publishers Weekly *"As someone who's made a career out of growing in small urban spaces, Stephanie’s Garden Alchemy is a treasure trove of creative, DIY recipes to grow healthier, stronger plants, beautify your garden, and cultivate more biodiversity in your yard.”⠀- Kevin Espiritu, gardener, author of Field Guide to Urban Gardening -- Kevin Espiritu * Epic Gardening *"Stephanie empowers the reader to experiment with ways to fix common garden problems with minimal effort — and showing how there are so many things the home gardener can do before deciding to buy a "problem-solving" product at the store." * Frau Zinnie *"Equipped with a copy of Rose’s new book, gardeners will feel confident that they’re ready to tackle any problems that come up. Soil or fertilizer recipes needed? Check. Pest control problem? Double check. Propagation or composting question? She’s got you covered." -- Shannon Cowan * EarthEasy.com *"Rose’s rich guide, a mix of recipes and inviting do-it-yourself projects, kept my attention throughout its 128 pages...a thoughtful and informative guide." -- Sally Peterson * OregonLive.com *"...chock full of useful and magical recipes and elixirs sure to elevate your garden and garden experience...a delightful and enlightening read." -- Julie Bawden Davis * JulieBawdenDavis.com *"...this book is amazing... I see this being a book I am likely going to be referencing a lot in the future for my own garden!" * Budget Earth *"Every page is chock full of tips and tricks for how to create happier growth in your garden and how to use every part of that garden to create new and exciting things." * City Book Review *"...a compact, easy-to-follow, and visually attractive collection of recipes for do-it-yourself garden rejuvenation." * Washington Gardener *"I think this book deserves a spot on the bookshelf, or better yet, in the potting shed, where the recipes will soon be as dog-eared and annotated as any of your favorite cookbooks." * Gardener's Path *Table of ContentsIntroduction What Is Garden Alchemy Chapter 1: Soils and Mulches Make homemade soil tests, potting soil recipes, and mulches Chapter 2: Propagation Create your own seed bombs, planting pots, seed tapes, and rooting hormone Chapter 3: Compost Adjust soil pH, add organic matter, make compost booster, and more ways to improve your soil Chapter 4: Fertilizers and Garden Teas Boost plant health with recipes for customized fertilizer blends and growth-enhancing sprays Chapter 5: Birds, Bees, and Bugs Recipes and tips for encouraging beneficial wildlife, plus DIY pest traps, baits, and deterrents Resources Acknowledgements About the Author Index

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Book Synopsis Grow oodles of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers with no heavy lifting or digging required! Grow bag gardening utilizes lightweight, eco-friendly, fabric planter bags to grow great plants with minimal space and care. Get all the know-how you need to successfully grow a hearty homegrown harvest in Grow Bag Gardening. Grow bags are perfect for urban, container, rooftop, balcony, and patio gardeners—but those with lots of property will find them useful, too. Grow bags fold flat for easy storage and are 100% frost-proof, so there’s no lugging heavy pots indoors for the winter. They can be used for many seasons and their mobility means you can easily move these pots around to maximize sunlight. Fabric grow bags offer gardeners a great way to grow that's cost effective, simple, and beneficial to plants.   In the pages of Grow Bag Gardening you’ll learn: Why gardening in these speciTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1: Why Grow Bags? CHAPTER 2:. Choosing the Right Grow Bags CHAPTER 3:. What to Grow in Grow Bags CHAPTER 4: Filling Your Grow Bags CHAPTER 5:. Grow Bag Garden Maintenance CHAPTER 6: Grow Bag Planting Ideas AFTERWORD RESOURCES ABOUT THE AUTHOR INDEX

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Book SynopsisPippa Greenwood ran the Plant Pathology department at the RHS and has been a gardening presenter on TV and radio for more than 25 years, most notably on the BBC for Gardeners' World and Gardeners' Question Time. Andrew Halstead was Principal Entomologist (an insect specialist) for the RHS and is now a gardening author, journalist, and lecturer.Trade ReviewAn invaluable quick reference guide to pretty much any garden pest or disease you're likely to encounter and how to deal with it. * Waitrose Weekend *

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Book Synopsis An extensive and info-packed bible of home vegetable growing from the editors of the world’s most-visited gardening resource, Gardening Know How. With the experts from Gardening Know How at your side, cultivating loads of fresh, homegrown food has never been simpler. This indispensable handbook for vegetable gardeners includes not only the essential information you need to succeed, but also a wealth of expert tips and real-world advice to smooth the many inevitable bumps on the road to a productive edible garden. Gardening Know How – The Complete Guide to Vegetable Gardening is here to answer your every veggie-growing question, from asparagus planting to zucchini pest control—and everything in between. Detailed plant profiles offer specific cultivation information and unique growing tips for each vegetable crop, allowing you to pick and choose which crops to grow based on your climateTrade Review"...a fantastic reference and educational book on teaching anyone how to garden." -- Susan Bewley * Budget Earth *Table of ContentsForeword: Food for Thought Introduction: The Joy of Growing Your Own Food PART ONE - THE VEGETABLE GARDEN’S FOUNDATIONS CHAPTER ONE: EDIBLE GARDEN BASICS PART TWO - PLANT PROFILES CHAPTER TWO: FRUITS AND VEGETABLES CHAPTER THREE: THE HERB GARDEN PART THREE – APPENDICES Source Your Seeds A Glossary of Vegetable Gardening Terms Index Photo Credits Acknowledgments

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Book SynopsisForget the farmer’s market. Grow your own delicious, organic apples, figs, peaches, plums, strawberries, blackberries, citrus fruits, and more with Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden. No green thumb required. Even beginners become successful fruit 'farmers' with the techniques and advice offered by author Christy Wilhelmi, the force behind the popular gardening website, Gardenerd. Selecting the best small-scale fruit trees, bushes, vines, and plants for your climate, siting them properly, and pruning your compact trees for health and productivity are some of the many topics covered in the pages of this bible of small-space fruit growing. You’ll also discover how to: Turn your urban, suburban, or rural garden into a fruit factory, no matter its size Maximize production from edible container fruit gardens Grow more food in less space Limit your family’s synthetic pesticide coTrade Review"...you’ll be almost overwhelmed with tips and techniques for creating what can only be described as a wonderland dreamscape, but with Wilhelmi’s immersive knowledge, could actually be rendered into reality. The book is a one-stop shop—vertical gardening, arbor making, espalier building, tree grafting, soil prep, compost building, drainage designing, container gardening, pruning strategies, drip irrigation building, disease resistance techniques, pest control, feeding and fertilization, and finally harvesting." -- Beth Py-Lieberman * Washington Gardener Magazine *"Many green thumbs for this book...it’s a great read. Highly recommended." -- Andrew Messinger * The Hampton Gardener/27East.com *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION Welcome to the world of small-space fruit gardening CHAPTER 1 What’s a Mini Fruit Garden? CHAPTER 2 Here’s to Your Success! CHAPTER 3 Choosing the Best Fruit Trees for Your Climate CHAPTER 4 Grafted Trees and Their Importance to Small-Scale Home Orchards CHAPTER 5 Let’s Get Planting! CHAPTER 6 Berries and Other Fruits CHAPTER 7 Caring for Your Home Fruit Garden CHAPTER 8 Pruning for Production, Size, and Structure CHAPTER 9 Managing Pests and Diseases Last Thoughts Appendix A Resources Acknowledgments About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisLucy ChamberlainLucy is Head Gardener at East Donyland Hall, a dream job for her as it has an incredibly productive walled kitchen garden. Before this, she worked at the RHS Garden Wisley and as editor at Grow Your Own magazine. Lucy was raised on her family's smallholding and has been cultivating salads and vegetables since her teenage years. Lucy describes her own vegetable plot as a walled edible garden in miniature that keeps her and her husband self-sufficient in produce all year round.Trade Review"Those fairly new to growing fruit and veg, or anyone looking to branch out to the more unusual varieties, will find it full of useful information." * Amateur Gardening *

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Book SynopsisWhen I am disturbed, even angry, gardening has been a therapy. When I don''t want to talk I turn to Plot 29, or to a wilder piece of land by a northern sea. There, among seeds and trees, my breathing slows; my heart rate too. My anxieties slip away.'As a young boy in 1960s Plymouth, Allan Jenkins and his brother, Christopher, were rescued from their care home and fostered by an elderly couple. There, the brothers started to grow flowers in their riverside cottage. They found a new life with their new mum and dad.As Allan grew older, his foster parents were never quite able to provide the family he and his brother needed, but the solace he found in tending a small London allotment echoed the childhood moments when he grew nasturtiums from seed.Over the course of a year, Allan digs deeper into his past, seeking to learn more about his absent parents. Examining the truths and untruths that he'd been told, he discovers the secrets to why the two boys were in care. What emerges is a vivid pTrade Review‘Plot 29 is a superbly written testament to the power of earth to nourish and heal. The writing is taut and honed to a sinewy strength, but rich with evocation and delight … I loved it’ Monty Don ‘The sort of book you never forget reading: devastating, haunting and utterly beautiful’ India Knight ‘An absolutely original book. Absolutely brilliant. The best family memoir I’ve read in years’ Bill Buford ‘A thoughtful and beautifully realised meditation on families and all the love, loss, pain, healing and regeneration they can bring in their wake. A remarkable achievement’ William Dalrymple ‘Allan Jenkins blooms. His garden bears fruit. Enter the seasons with him and grow. I love this book’ Lemn Sissay ‘Brave, exquisitely written and utterly compelling’ Nigel Slater ‘A compelling read … Jenkins’ story raises many questions, not least that of whether it’s possible to transcend one’s past. After his own agony, is redemption possible? Read this brilliant book, and weep’ The Herald

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Book SynopsisAlan Buckingham is a freelance writer, editor, gardener and photographer. He has over twenty years' experience in illustrated publishing, both as an editor and as an author, and has worked on countless books, including DK's Grow Fruit and Grow Vegetables, plus of course the bestselling Allotment Month by Month. Alan is a long-time plot-holder on the prestigious Royal Paddocks Allotments near Hampton Court Palace, south-west London.Trade ReviewFind out how to organise your plot, when to plant and harvest, plus which jobs you should be tackling when, in this useful guide. * Ideal Home *This comprehensive reference book is a real gem. * Garden Answers *

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Book SynopsisWelcome to Rekha''s Kitchen Garden: a North London allotment that is bursting with the very best seasonal produce all year round. With more than 30 years'' experience as both an amateur and professional gardener, there is no better guide to home-grown produce than Rekha. Let her teach you the tricks and share the lessons she has learned from a lifetime of sowing, digging, and harvesting. This isn''t your average introduction to growing your own vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Packed with personality and stunning photography, this is a celebration of more than 40 seasonal crops that will inspire you to make the most of your allotment or kitchen garden.So what are you waiting for? Dive straight in to discover: - More than 40 profiles on different allotment crops, including vegetables, fruit, and herbs, with each one showcasing Rekha''s personal experience and advice for achieving the best results.- Profiles organised by harvest season,

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Book SynopsisEllen Miles is an activist and author whose work centres on bringing nature to neighbourhoods. She runs Nature is a Human Right, the campaign for the United Nations to enshrine daily access to nature as a legal right for all, and Dream Green, a social enterprise that helps communities get guerrilla gardening. @OctaviaChill

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Book SynopsisAllotment Gardening For Dummies is a lively, hands-on guide to getting the most out of your allotment. Whether you're interested in eating fresh, saving money, getting exercise or enjoying wholesome family fun, this is the guide for you.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Getting to Grips with Allotment Gardening 7 Chapter 1: Discovering What Allotments Are All About 9 Chapter 2: Getting Hold of an Allotment 17 Part II: Preparing for Allotment Success 25 Chapter 3: Getting Started 27 Chapter 4: Deciding What to Grow and When 43 Chapter 5: Preparing Your Plot 57 Chapter 6: Keeping Your Soil Healthy 77 Chapter 7: Keeping Your Plants Healthy 97 Chapter 8: Growing Organic 125 Part III: Growing Your Favourite Vegetables 139 Chapter 9: Going Underground with Root Vegetables 141 Chapter 10: Exploring More Root Vegetables 161 Chapter 11: Bringing Home the Brassicas 175 Chapter 12: Growing Wholesome Herbs 195 Chapter 13: Cultivating Everyday Essentials 215 Chapter 14: Growing Leafy Greens 245 Chapter 15: Planting Beans, Peas and Other Odds and Pods 265 Chapter 16: Growing More Unusual Veg 285 Part IV: Extending Your Allotment Repertoire 307 Chapter 17: Growing Fruitful Fruit 309 Chapter 18: Nurturing Flowers on an Allotment 339 Part V: Getting the Most Out of Your Allotment 355 Chapter 19: Involving Children on the Allotment 357 Chapter 20: Hobnobbing with Allotment Society 371 Chapter 21: Entering the World of Giants 379 Part VI: The Part of Tens 395 Chapter 22: Ten Common Mistakes to Avoid 397 Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Revive a Flagging Allotment 405 Index 411

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Book SynopsisRevised, updated and expanded edition Joy Larkcom's classic guide to growing your own vegetables.Trade ReviewAs any allotmenteer will tell you, this is the GYO bible, by the Delia Smith of the vegetable garden

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Book SynopsisThe book explains the philosophy of spending half an hour each day on the allotment in order to produce something to harvest and eat every day.Table of ContentsCONTENTS 1 The Half-Hour Principle 6 2 Taking on a plot 18 Seating and shelter 34 Setting up a shed 38 3 Deciding what to grow 44 4 Growing the best varieties 62 5 Keeping on top of your plot 90 A cut flower garden 106 6 The first year 112 7 Nurturing your plants 128 8 Managing pests and diseases 154 A wildlife garden 172 9 An allotment for children 174 10 What next? 184 Some mail order suppliers 202 Further reading 204 Acknowledgements 205 Index 206

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Book SynopsisThis updated edition of Straw Bale Gardens Complete is the only book you need to get started with the revolutionary gardening method that has taken the world by storm. Written by Joel Karsten, the originator of Straw Bale Gardening, this exciting update contains detailed, start-to-finish instructions for growing vegetables in straw anywhere, plus many new ideas and projects, including how to set up a greenhouse for less than $100 that allows you to start seeds on top of heat-generating straw bale benches. Whatever your gardening challenge, Straw Bale Gardening holds the solution. Have a small or unusual space? Straw Bale Gardening is perfect for urban, rooftop, and balcony gardens. Contaminated soil? Planting in straw bales eliminates the problem. Are you inundated by weeds? With straw bales, there is no weeding. The advantages of growing a Straw Bale Garden go on and on:

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Book SynopsisIn this second book in the internationally successful No-Waste Gardening series, learn how to recycle and repurpose your way to a successful, productive, and eco-friendly organic garden! In No-Waste Organic Gardening, author Shawna Coronado guides you toward a more sustainable landscape with dozens of tips, tricks, and solutions that save you time and money—all while saving the planet, too! A revision of Shawna's previous title,101 Organic Gardening Hacks, this new book tackles waste-reducing gardening in a clever, accessible way. Learn how to: Turn yard debris into “black gold” in a DIY compost bin Foster rich, healthy soil with no-till techniques and all-natural fertilizers Upcycle household discards to grow seedlings Control pests with traps made from household discards Build a rain bTrade Review"...an excellent introductory book to waste-free organic gardening." -- Susan Bewley * Budget Earth *"If you really enjoyed this book then connect with the author through her e-newsletter, online courses or her blog. Grow your own food and be a more eco-conscious gardener!" * The Emporia Gazette *Table of ContentsIntroduction to the Concept of No-Waste Gardening Soil Secrets Garden Maintenance Pollinator Power Seeds and Seedling Starting Florific Blooms Growing Edibles Container Gardening Landscape Ideas Outdoor Living Ideas Tool Tips Dedication and acknowledgments Meet Shawna Coronado Index

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Book SynopsisThe Complete Guide to No-Dig Gardening is a warm and friendly, yet science-based, guide where readers learn how to grow a healthy, productive garden without ever turning over the soil.Trade Review"To assist both beginning and experienced gardeners, information on every aspect of gardening from seeding to harvesting is also included throughout this book." * Triangle Gardener *"...if you want to garden in a way that aligns better with nature and builds on what nature has to offer; and if you want to garden in a way that makes your life easier – this book is a great addition to your library." * Homestead How-To *Table of ContentsIntroduction: What is No-Dig Gardening? 1 The Benefits of No-Dig Gardening 2 Soil Considerations in the No-Dig Garden 3 Building a No-Dig Garden from Scratch 4 Converting an Existing Garden to No-Dig 5 Planting and Growing in Your No-Dig Garden 6 Variations on the No-Dig Concept 7 Containers—The Original No-Dig Garden 8 Bringing It Indoors Resources Acknowledgments About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisThe First-Time Gardener: Growing Vegetables is an essential tool for newbie gardeners, handing them all the practical and inspirational know-how they need to grow a fruitful garden, even if it's their very first time sinking a seed into the soil. Trade Review"Beautifully and profusely illustrated throughout in full color photography...the ideal and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, school, and community library Gardening & Horticulture instructional reference collections." * Midwest Book Review *“… answers every question from where to put the garden to how to prepare soil to deciding which veggies to plant.” * CNN Underscored *"Sowards welcomes new gardeners to growing vegetables with a cheerful voice and a can-do attitude." -- Heather Prince * American Gardener *"Sowards is also a gifted writer. Her words bring the many acts and facts of gardening to life and illustrate her principles as vividly as her photographs." * Provincetown Independent *'a useful and inspiring guide for those at the beginning of the veg-growing journey.' * Countryfile Magazine *Table of Contents1 Welcome to the Classroom 2 The Foundation—What Every Garden Needs to Succeed 3 Creating Your Garden 4 Growing with the Seasons 5 The Need for Seed . . .or Not 6 Grow Something Lovely—Designing a Captivating Space 7 The Nitty-Gritty of Garden Management 8 Making the Harvest CONCLUSION Grow on, Gardener About the Author Acknowledgments Index

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Book SynopsisWith guidance from The Elegant and Edible Garden, you’ll learn how to create a one-of-a-kind food garden that’s just as beautiful as it is functional. Trade Review"Perhaps most importantly, Vater reminds us that the joy is in our gardening journeys and in the multifaceted beauty of the gardens we create and share with others." -- Andrea Siegel * Washington Gardener *"Are you looking for the perfect gardening book to inspire you to create the perfect kitchen garden? If so, we think you will loveThe Elegant & Edible Garden." -- Susan Bewley * Budget Earth *"...as The Elegant and Edible Garden illustrates, with a bow to necessity, it is possible to create the garden of our dreams..." * Connecticut Horticultural Society *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction PART I ASPIRATION Chapter 1 Beauty and Sensual Appeal Decide What You Want Chapter 2 Garden Style and Setting Make It Your Own PART II INSPIRATION Chapter 3 Garden Design Formulate a Plan Chapter 4 Garden Organization, Scale, and Access Make It Work Chapter 5 Flexibility and Adaptability Think Both Short and Long Term Chapter 6 Color and Composition Express Yourself Express Yourself PART III MOTIVATION Chapter 7 Garden Stewardship Garden Responsibly Chapter 8 Lifestyle and Wellness Grow Your Own Chapter 9 Community and Seasonal Celebration Harvest Joy and Live a Garden Life Products and Resources Acknowledgments About the Author Photography Credits Index

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Book SynopsisFour-Season Food Gardening hands you all the know-how you need to make growing food 365 days a year your new superpower! Unlike most other vegetable gardening books on the market, this one approaches the subject through the lens of what you can grow during each of the four seasons, even if you live in a cold climate. Using season-extension techniques, such as cold frames, mini hoop houses, and thick mulches, combined with a thoughtful mixture of annual and perennial crops, you’ll discover that eating from your backyard through all 12 months is possible. With a hearty dose of enthusiasm and expertise, author Misilla dela Llana of YouTube’s Learn to Grow channel presents this season-by-season guide to growing edible plants, covering everything from what tasks and what crops are best for each harvesting season to step-by-step DIY projects for structures and methods <Trade Review"There are abundant tips about how to sow, harvest and protect your crops. You will feel prepared to start gardening your food after reading dela Llana's guide." -- Dorvall Bedford * Washington Gardener *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION SECTION 1 GETTING STARTED WITH THE BASICS CHAPTER 1 Planning Your Garden CHAPTER 2 Soil and Fertility CHAPTER 3 Extending the Season SECTION 2 SEASON BY SEASON IN THE GARDEN CHAPTER 4 Spring CHAPTER 5 Summer CHAPTER 6 Fall CHAPTER 7 Winter PROFILES OF FAVORITE CROPS ABOUT THE AUTHOR ACKNOWLEDGMENTS INDEX

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Book SynopsisSetting up your first raised bed garden? With help from YouTube gardening star CaliKim, you’ll soon be growing your own fresh, organic vegetables, herbs, and flowers like a pro. Whether your yard is big or small, raised beds are the perfect fit. They allow you to create a controlled growing environment, filled with fertile soil, where plants thrive. Raised beds help gardeners overcome rocky or less-than-ideal soils, there’s little to no weeding involved, and they can be as large or as petite as you’d like. You can even use an elevated or mobile raised bed if the only sunny space you have to grow is on a patio, deck, or driveway. In The First-Time Gardener: Raised Bed Gardening, you’ll learn how to select the best raised bed for your space, what to fill it with, and tips for staking and trellising plants to save space and improve yields. Additional advice found inside inTrade Review"It has everything you need to create your first raised bed garden and even has reference information perfect for experienced gardeners." -- Susan Bewley * Budget Earth *Table of ContentsIntroductionWelcome to Raised Bed GardeningWhat Are Raised Beds?1 Getting StartedThe Best Journey Starts with a Plan2 Building Your Raised BedsMaking the Dream into a Reality3 Filling Your Raised BedsIt’s All in the Soil4 Planting and G rowing in Your Raised BedsKeep It Simple, Expand LaterBeginner-Friendly Crops to Grow in Raised BedsStaking, Trellising, and Other Structures5 Layouts and Planting Plans for Your Raised BedsHere We Grow!ConclusionResourcesAbout the AuthorIndex

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Book SynopsisIn The Urban Garden you’ll find dozens of inspiring and creative ways to grow flowers, shrubs, vegetables, herbs, and other plants in small spaces and with a limited budget.   Whether you want to grow on a balcony, rooftop, front stoop, or a tiny urban patio, turn your growing dreams into reality and build a gorgeous and unique garden that showcases your personal style while still being functional and productive. With the ingenious ideas and resourceful tactics found here, you’ll be maximizing yields and beauty from every square inch of your space, while also making a lush outdoor living area you’ll crave spending time in.  Take inspiration from urban gardeners around the world and learn to:   Install planting pockets on fences and walls Grow a rooftop garden in lightweight grow bags Tips for designing small spaces that feel BIG Trade Review"Anyone with a yen to garden but little room for digging will find this worth returning to." * Publishers Weekly *"With photos and descriptions of countless mini-landscapes—along with tips and tricks to try yourself—The Urban Garden inspires and energizes, too." -- Susan Brackney * HobbyFarms.com *"Consider this a gardening cookbook—with enticing recipes you’ll immediately want to go out and try." -- Mary Kate Mackey * Shepherd.com *"The Urban Garden book is jam-packed with 101 great ideas, that beginner and experienced gardeners will learn from. This book is beautifully laid out with gorgeous, colorful photographs that will inspire you to create the garden of your dreams, no matter if it is a small space or a large plot. It’s well thought out and an easy read." * ToniGattone.com *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTIONCHAPTER 1 Clever ContainersCHAPTER 2 Creative Flower GrowingCHAPTER 3 Food GrowingCHAPTER 4 Garden EntertainingCHAPTER 5 Intensive Gardening for Small SpacesCHAPTER 6 Gardening Styles for Small SpacesCHAPTER 7 Privacy BoostersCHAPTER 8 Recycled & Repurposed InspirationCHAPTER 9 Small-Space SolutionsCHAPTER 10 Supporting Urban WildlifeCHAPTER 11 Vertical Growing IdeasABOUT THE AUTHORSPHOTOGRAPHERS’ CREDITSINDEXINTRODUCTIONCHAPTER 1 Clever ContainersCHAPTER 2 Creative Flower GrowingCHAPTER 3 Food GrowingCHAPTER 4 Garden EntertainingCHAPTER 5 Intensive Gardening for Small SpacesCHAPTER 6 Gardening Styles for Small SpacesCHAPTER 7 Privacy BoostersCHAPTER 8 Recycled & Repurposed InspirationCHAPTER 9 Small-Space SolutionsCHAPTER 10 Supporting Urban WildlifeCHAPTER 11 Vertical Growing IdeasABOUT THE AUTHORSPHOTOGRAPHERS’ CREDITSINDEX

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Book SynopsisHow to Become a Gardener guides readers on a life-changing path from food insecurity to the joys of making your own homegrown harvests.Trade Review"...is a beautiful encapsulation of Thomas's love and appreciation for gardening that has everything you need to grow your own food and become the gardener you want to be." * Washington Gardener Magazine *“…grow an abundance of crops, including a variety of leafy greens, roots and tubers, and a whole host of fruits… With a garden, [the author] says, you’re not just cultivating a space – you’re cultivating yourself.” * Better Homes & Gardens *Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Journey to Becoming a Gardener CHAPTER 1 A GARDEN DEFINED What Makes a Space a Garden? CHAPTER 2 CREATING YOUR FOOD SECURITY Gardens as a Resilient Intervention CHAPTER 3 GETTING DOWN AND DIR TY Starting Your Garden and Overcoming the Challenges CHAPTER 4 SOWING GOOD SEED S Evaluating Seed Options for Your Garden CHAPTER 5 EMPOWERMENT THROUGH GROWING Reclaiming Your Food Authority CHAPTER 6 FREEDOM THROUGH FOOD The Power of Homegrown Food for Holistic Wellness CHAPTER 7 LESSONS LEARNED Virtues Learned as a Gardener CHAPTER 8 THE GARDEN GROWS YOU Appreciating Your Gardening Evolution REFERENCES PHOTO CREDITS ABOUT THE AUTHOR ACKNOWLEDGMENTS INDEX

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Book SynopsisThe award-winning television and podcast host Joe Lamp’l is here with insider tips and next-level insight for creating a lush, fruitful, and resilient vegetable garden.*Winner of the GardenComm 2023 Laurel Media Awards Silver Award in the Book Publisher/Producer General Readership Category*Just when you think you have a secure grip on what it takes to grow a vegetable garden, a pro like Joe comes along to surprise you with a wheelbarrow full of new-to-you information to knock your gardening socks right off. In The Vegetable Gardening Book, Joe distills insight from years interviewing highly experienced growers for public television’s Growing a Greener World and The joe gardener® Show Podcastalong with his own extensive, hands-on knowledge of the craft to present practical and useful info on everything from starting seeds and selecting varieties to building the perfect tomato cage, encouraging pollinTrade Review“Joe is a life-long vegetable gardener. He has the unique perspective of learning from his personal experiences in his own gardens and hosting a gardening podcast and TV show where he has gleaned tips from other expert gardeners. The result is this comprehensive, organic gardening book filled with Joe's inspiration and practical advice.” -- Charlie Nardozzi, author of The Complete Guide to No-Dig Gardening“Despite the many vegetable gardening books already on the market, Joe Lamp'l's entry is by far the best of the lot. The conversational tone made it especially easy to read. The comprehensive coverage of the topic, having everything in one place, and the handy index will prove invaluable for experienced and novice gardeners alike. The vegetable grow guide is a treasure.” -- Lorraine Ballato, horticulturist, and author of Success with Hydrangeas"...one of my top five gardening books for beginners. It has everything a beginner gardener needs to know, from picking their spots to the things you wouldn’t even think about, such as picking the right mulch." * Budget Earth *“…this is the only book on growing vegetables you need to have in your library. There are not enough superlatives to describe its comprehensive, step-by-step, description of the process of creating a food garden.” * Los Angeles Daily News *"Even seasoned vegetable gardeners can learn from this comprehensive book." * California Bountiful *Table of ContentsPREFACE: The Joy and Importance of Growing Your Own Food INTRODUCTION Start Here It's All About the Soil Plant Basics Where to Grow Your Food Feeding Your Plants Seeds and Seedlings Getting the Timing Right Mulch Matters Getting the Watering Right Extending the Season Insects and Bugs: Friend or Foe? Diseases: Managing the Inevitable GROW GUIDES: The Fab 40 for Filling Your Vegetable Garden ABOUT THE AUTHOR ACKNOWLEDGMENTS PHOTO CREDITS INDEX

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Book Synopsis In The Tiny But Mighty Farm, author Jill Ragan of YouTube’s Whispering Willow Farm teaches you how to turn a typical suburban backyard into a productive mini farm.Backyard mini farming is about regular people who live in regular houses turning all or part of their property into a productive, high-yielding mini farm. Unlike gardening, mini farming takes a very deliberate approach, with the main goal being to grow as much food as you can with as little land and as few resources as possible. Everything is done with planning and purpose, rather than as a hobby. Whether your property is one-tenth of an acre, one full acre, or somewhere in between, there are so many opportunities to grow vegetables, fruits, and herbs in creative and high-yielding ways.If concerns about food security and the rising cost of food have you feeling uneasy, or if you just want to play a bigger role in feeding your family and your community, starting a backyardTrade Review“The Tiny but Mighty Farm is a wonderful roadmap for gardeners and farmers of all types. Whether you are a hobby farmer, homesteader, or aspiring market gardener, Jill’s book is sure to inspire you to dream big. It will also equip you with the essential information needed to achieve those dreams. Small scale, sustainable farms are the answer to our broken food system, and this book shows you just how impactful they can be!” * Kim Doughty-McCannon, Bell Urban Farm * "I wish I would have had this book as a reference when I started flower farming 22 years ago. The principles of planning and implementing your dreams found in The Tiny but Mighty Farm are applicable to anything you want to cultivate as a small farm enterprise. Jill's passion for educating others about sustainable growing really shows in a writing style that is easy to understand and truly heartfelt.” * Steve Kaufer, Sunflower Steve Seed Co. *"The Tiny but Mighty Farm is a must read for anyone wanting to garden and be more self-sufficient. It is packed full of helpful tips, garden knowledge, and ways to cultivate a life well lived. There are also so many beautiful images and helpful charts to inspire your gardening journey. This book will be used in my home for many years to come" * Annette Thurmon, host of the Azure Farm podcast *“The Tiny but Mighty Farm will inspire you to dig deep, reflect, and create a life you are proud of. This is not just a book about growing food. You will gain an immense amount of knowledge, whether you are a first-time gardener or a long-time grower. It is also a book that is going to show you how to connect with your land and your community. I read it from front to back and felt moved the entire time.” * Mandi Pickering, Wild Oak Farms *“The Tiny but Mighty Farm has a beautiful, empowering way of inspiring us to not only learn more about gardening but to also evaluate our own aspirations and values. Jill encourages us to dream bigger while also giving us all of the tools and details to actually achieve our goals through everything she has learned. I know that this book will also inspire others as it has me - as a wife, mom, daughter, and farmer. I’ll definitely be sharing this book!” * Lindsey Gilbert, owner of Willow Tree Flower Market *Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Tiny Farm Journey CHAPTER 1 Small-Farm Values CHAPTER 2 What Kind of Farmer and Gardener Do You Want To Be? CHAPTER 3 Grow With Purpose CHAPTER 4 Soil: The Health & Longevity of Your Farm CHAPTER 5 In-Ground, Raised Beds & Indoor Growing: Which is Right for You? CHAPTER 6 Growing From Seed CHAPTER 7 Tools & Efficient Systems to Grow On CHAPTER 8 How Structures, High Tunnels & Greenhouses Help CHAPTER 9 Growing for Community: Turning Your Tiny Farm into a Business Conclusion: Keep Dreamin’ Acknowledgments About the Author Notes Index

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Book Synopsis“Straightforward instructions, matrices, photos, and illustrations make this one of my new favorite gardening books.”  —Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor Growing your own fresh, organic food in containers is a great way to begin your gardening journey! This friendly guide includes everything you need to know to get started. What’s holding you back from growing your own food? Are you nervous about having enough space? Do you question whether or not you have the time to make it happen? Are the growing conditions you have a little questionable? Is your budget at a bare-bones minimum? Then container gardening is the answer to all of your concerns! With a minimal investment in time, money, and space, and The First-Time Gardener: Container Food Gardening at your side, start your very first garden in containers, instead of in the ground. You just may find you’re capable of growing fantastic yields in spitTrade Review"Basic-but-important questions (“What does ‘full sun’ mean?” “Is there a ‘right side up’ when you plant seeds?”) are answered; gardening terms are defined; and step-by-step, photo-illustrated instructions are provided in a fun, conversational tone that educates in a down-toEarth fashion." * New York Newsday *"This book is perfect for any newcomer to the world of gardening. Containers can be a game changer in the garden. Farley offers details on appropriate sizes of contaners, obtaining proper drainage for containers, and the pests and problems commonly found on container plants. Easy to comprehend, great for gardeners of all ages, and packed with information, this is a great book to have in a beginner gardener's library." * Washington Gardener *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Why Grow Your Own Food? 2 Decide What to Grow Planting Recipes 3 Choose Your Containers 4 Container Gardening Soil 5 Sun & Location 6 Watering 7 Fertilizing & Soil Amendments 8 Troubleshooting Conclusion Glossary About the Author Acknowledgments Photo Credits Index

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Book SynopsisSupercharge your food garden while reducing your workload with over 80 detailed solutions, techniques, and methods that resolve some of gardening’s most common challenges. Illustrated with gorgeous photographs of inspiring gardens, projects in process, and tempting homegrown vegetables, and authored by Resh Gala, a professional kitchen garden designer, Vegetable Gardening Made Easy is filled with valuable advice every food gardener can use. No matter the size of your garden or your experience level, backyard veggie gardeners like you can use the practical information found inside to grow a more productive (and beautiful!) edible garden.Discover an abundance of useful tidbits on everything from designing the garden and starting from seed to maximizing production, managing pests naturally, and preserving the harvest. Organized in a stylish and easy-to-use format that prevents overwhelm, each

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Book Synopsis Join the raised garden bed craze! Use this book to guide you through the step-by-step planning and construction phases along with a design gallery. Trade Review“I remember a time when no one grew in raised beds but now every garden has at least one to grow in. In this great new book by Tara Nolan she covers everything from raised bed construction to the importance of what you fill your bed with, as well as best types of materials, suitable irrigation systems and step by step projects. There are lots of great photographs that will hopefully inspire you to join the revolution as well. This is a great good for the experienced gardener as well as the novice.” —Garden Book of the Month, August 2016 -- David Williams * Four Shires magazine *

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Book Synopsis You can grow a thriving vegetable garden with confidence—just follow the easy and accessible instruction in Vegetable Gardening for Beginners.The pride of biting into your first homegrown tomato of the season is unmatched, and even for experienced gardeners, the joy of eating and sharing something that you planted and nurtured never gets old. This abridged and affordable version of The Beginner’s Guide to Vegetable Gardening gives you the confidence, knowledge, and skills to reap the rewards of gardening on whatever level you decide to invest in—from two containers on a porch to multiple raised beds. The instruction allows you to scale down or up and is relevant to gardening wherever you are in the world.This beginner’s guide gives you all the information and tips you need to decide:  What kind of garden you want What types of vegetables you want to plant What va

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Book Synopsis Are you eager to step into vegetable gardening but don’t know where to start? With this guide to the nearly foolproof raised-bed technique, you’ll be growing your own organic food in no time.Growing your own food is a satisfying experience as well as an investment that will pay you and the community back in a myriad of ways, including benefits for the earth, greater food security, and better health. But where do you start and what is the best way to approach creating a garden and growing food?The raised bed gardening technique, used by successful food gardeners for centuries, is simple and can be done pretty much anywhere. Building beds allows you to bring in the right materials, which might not exist in your own environment, and grow your own food year-round, if you so choose—no matter where you live. So whether your outdoor space is big or small, raised beds are the best choice for your first vegetable garden<

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Book SynopsisDiscover a new, more dynamic and durable way to grow food in the extremes of our changing climate in The Climate Change–Resilient Vegetable Garden.Whether it’s water-usage restrictions, extended heat waves, disastrous flooding, “super weeds,” or prolonged pest lifecycles, the coming years will be filled with daunting challenges for food growers around the world. What’s a gardener to do? Author Kim Stoddart outlines a clear path toward building resilience in your vegetable plants, your soil, and yourself. With actionable tasks that reduce resource use, stabilize the garden’s ecosystem, and offer regenerative solutions to the most challenging issues faced by gardeners, Kim comes to the rescue with advice to help you weather these storms with ease. Learn to:  Foster adaptation by selectively breeding your favorite veggie varieties for local growing conditions Nurture biologicTable of ContentsIntroduction - What climate challenges are we facing, and what’s to come? 1 How to Be a Resilient Grower Why building resilience in the gardener is as important as building resilience in the garden itself. Plus, project ideas to gain confidence. 2 Building Resilience from the Ground Up How to nurture biodiversity below ground, and why it matters. 3 Climate Change–Friendly Garden Design Ideas Tips to protect against the extremes, including the risk of wildfires. 4 Saving Resources How to reduce water use by capturing rainwater, layering plants, mulching properly, and irrigating in a more regenerative way. 5 Save Money While Saving the Planet by Recycling and Repurposing How to transform waste into wonderous gardening materials. 6 Breed and Propagate Locally Resilient Plants How to select the best, most resilient plant traits for your specific climate. 7 Climate Change SOS Quick solutions for extremes of weather, from floods and droughts to wildfires and insect plagues. 8 Natural Pest Control in a Changing Climate How to deal with introduced pests, encourage a diversity of “good bugs,” and create a balance so pests don’t become problematic in the first place. 9 Vegetable Garden Planting Guide A crop-by-crop look at how to build resilience into your favorite edible garden crops—plus meet some untraditional crops that already come with resilience built in. 10 Plant Protection Learn how to use structures and plant covers to protect your veggie plants from climate extremes. 11 Troubleshooting Guide Helpful solutions to some of climate change’s biggest vegetable gardening challenges, including timesaving tips. Conclusion How to connect with and enjoy your vegetable garden in a changing climate. Resources Acknowledgments About the Author Index

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Book Synopsis This gift edition of critically acclaimed Indoor Kitchen Gardening teaches you how to grow microgreens, sprouts, herbs, mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers and more inside your own home, where you won’t have to worry about season changes or weather conditions. Trade Review“This is a great book for both beginners and seasoned gardeners. Millard reiterates often the importance of good upfront work and paying attention to your indoor garden and reminds us the payoff will be worth it. Her book is like having her next to us, cheering us along the way.” * The American Gardener Magazine from The American Horticultural Horticultural Society *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION GROWING EDIBLES INDOORS Thinking Ahead Find Your Space Getting Started Common Problems Attitude MICROGREENS, SHOOTS, HERBS,WHEATGRASS, SPROUTS,AND MUSHROOMS Microgreens Plant Shoots Herbs Wheatgrass & Pet Grass Sprouts Mushrooms RADISHES, CARROTS, TOMATOES,AND OTHER CROPS Lettuces Radishes Carrots Kale & Chard Spinach Beets Hot Peppers Potatoes Tomatoes INDEX

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Allotments are a much-loved part of every British city, town and many villages. At the height of their popularity around the Second World War, allotments were increasingly neglected towards the end of the twentieth century, but are now in the throes of a full-scale revival. Many allotments now have long waiting lists, and allotment keeping has become a fashionable hobby. This book explores the fascinating story of the allotment, from its roots in the Diggers of the seventeenth century to the influence of ‘food miles’ and GM. It includes insights into quirky rules and regulations, murder and looting, and even art and opera on the allotment. Drawing on archival and contemporary material, this richly illustrated book considers both the history and the future of the not-so-humble allotment. This book is part of the Britain’s Heritage series, which provides definitive introductions to the riches of Britain’s past, and is the perfect way to get acquainted with allotments in all their variety.

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Book SynopsisThe content of this book originally appeared in The New Kitchen Garden, published in 2015. ''An endless selection of delicious produce you can plant, grow and then cook with.'' Raymond Blanc OBENow you can create your own delicious edible garden at home!More and more people are being inspired to grow a little of what they eat at home. But while starting your own kitchen garden may seem like a daunting task at first, Grow & Cookmakes it easy.Award-winning author and gardener, Mark Diacono, has distilled years of knowledge into this pocket-sized book. Whether you are new to gardening and only have a small window box or you are much more experienced with the space to experiment, this user-friendly handbook will inspire and help you. Mark is here to show you that there are plenty of options for everyone and lots of exciting new varieties to discover.Each variety in the book includes a wealth of informationTrade ReviewDiacono wants new gardeners to learn to think for themselves and build their own strategies from the many modes of food production. * Irish Sunday Times *Visionary and useful, this is altogether an inspiring book. * The Lady *Rush out and buy it. It is really very good. * Monty Don, @TheMontyDon *Mark's writing style is conversational and engaging, he's deeply knowledgeable, yet he's low-key and modest. He's 'can-do' and accessible without ever being patronising. * English Garden *The New Kitchen Garden doesn't begin with the usual plan of an allotment quartered into beds awaiting their rotation, it starts by asking what you need. * Sunday Mirror - Book of the Week *

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Book Synopsis''Thoroughly entertaining. The characters are warm and well drawn. I thoroughly recommend this book if you are looking for a light-hearted read. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'' SUE ROBERTS''I loved spending time on Shetland with this story!'' CHRISTINA COURTENAYIf you love Lucy Diamond, Phillipa Ashley, Sue Moorcroft and Holly Martin, you''ll LOVE Erin Green''s novels of love, life and laughter!''Wow! Reading this book was like comfrey tea. The more it fermented the better it got'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''What a lovely and uplifting read. I really really enjoyed it. Definitely one of my faves from 2021 so far!'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''A perfect heartwarming read which has provided a great escape'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Loved this thoroughly feel good read & now I

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Book SynopsisA beautifully repackaged edition of Sarah Raven's Garden Cookbook – a modern classic celebrating fresh ideas, inspiration and deliciously simple recipes for eating seasonally. Taking us through the year in six seasonal chunks of two months each, Sarah Raven highlights the best vegetables, fruit and herbs grown in the UK. For each one, there are hosts of simple yet inspiring recipes - over 450 in all - ranging from Warm broad bean salad to Green mayonnaise; Spinach and Gruyère tart to Mint and pea tip risotto; Sweet potato gratin to Celeriac soufflé; and Basil ice cream to Damson and almond pudding. Sarah Raven's Garden Cookbook offers a practical, colourful and delicious repertoire of ideas that put vegetables, herbs and fruit at the centre of every meal, all year round.Trade ReviewSarah's recipes are friendly, practical, inspiring and often ingeniously simple. This brilliant and timely book puts fresh, seasonal, local fruit and veg back where they belong: right at the heart of every good cook's kitchen * Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall *How could anyone not want to grow and cook their own food after reading this book? Sarah's enthusiasm, wisdom and encouragement shine through on every page * Nigel Slater *Sarah is a superb cook and a truly fine gardener. Every page of this wonderful book is rich with authenticity and experience and a celebration of the best that a garden can produce. it is an inspiration * Monty Don *This is a unique book for both gardeners and cooks, combining Sarah’s passion for growing herbs, salads and vegetables with a wide variety of delicious seasonal recipes * Rose Gray *

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Book SynopsisShawna Coronado, one of America’s most creative gardeners, gives you her library of clever gardening tricks in 101 Organic Gardening Hacks.If you ask garden author Shawna Coronado what a hack is, she might just wave her hand toward her own back yard. She could be pointing at the garden bench she created from leftover wood posts and a few cinder blocks, or the rows of wine bottles buried soldier-style along a winding pathway, or even the garden soil itself, which is blended by hand from an organic soil recipe she devised.In 101 Organic Garden Hacks you’ll find the top tips, tricks, and solutions Shawna has dreamed up in her career as one of America’s most creative gardeners. Some are practical timesavers; others offer clever ways to upcycle everyday items in your garden.One characteristic every hack shares is that they are completely organic and unfailingly environmentally friendly. Divided into a dozen different categories for easy reference, each hack is accompanied by a clear photo that shows you exactly how to complete it. If you are looking for resourceful ways to improve your garden and promote green living values right at home, you'll love paging through this fascinating, eye-catching book.Trade Review"...an irrepressible gardening evangelist" * HoustonChronicle.com *

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Book SynopsisWhether you garden on a small city lot or on a large country property, Composting for a New Generation covers everything you need to know to make great compost quickly. Composting is not just about reducing food and yard waste; it’s also about improving the health of your soiland the productivity of your garden. Compost is full of nutrients and beneficial microbes that help plants thrive, but store-bought compost is expensive and often comes packaged in non-recyclable plastic bags. Instead of running to the store to purchase compost, learn how to make your own rich, earthy compost and watch your garden thrive. Composting for a New Generation explains the complex science behind effective and efficient composting in layman’s terms and includes detailed information on tried-and-true composting methods right along with new, innovative techniques. From traditional bin composting (including step-by-step instructions for building your own bin) and vermicomposting, to keyhole gardens and trench composting, you’ll close the cover with all the knowledge needed to be an expert composter today. Plus, you’ll learn how to use all that “home cooked” compost successfully. Composting for a New Generation is the most complete book to date on organic composting. Trade ReviewI highly recommend adding Composting for a New Generation to your reading list. After reading this book, you either be even happier that you’re already a composter or decide to become one to receive all the benefits you’re currently missing out on. It’s a book that you’ll turn to again and again as a reference guide. * The Farmer's Garden *Would-be and even experienced composters can discover all about the science and practise of composting * Toronto Gardens *

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Book SynopsisFifteen people—plus a class of first graders—tell how local food, farms, and gardens changed their lives and their community . . . and how they can change yours, too.Urban Farming Handbook includes:• Fifteen first-person stories of personal and civic transformation from a range of individuals, including farmers and community garden members, a low-income senior and a troubled teen, a foodie, a food bank officer, and many more• Seven in-depth “How It Works” sections on student farms, community gardens, community-supported agriculture (CSA), community education, farm work therapy, community outreach, and more• Detailed information on dozens of additional resources from relevant books and websites to government programs and national nonprofit organizations• Seventy full-color photographs showing a diverse local food community at home, work, and playRead Urban Farming Handbook to learn how people like you, with busy lives like yours, can and do enjoy the many benefits of local food without having to become full-time organic farmers. Gain the information you need to organize or get involved in your own “growing community” anywhere across the country and around the world.

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Book Synopsis“For vegetable gardening in the Bay Area, Golden Gate Gardening is indispensable—if you buy one gardening book, this is the one.”--Michael PollanThis fully revised 30th Anniversary edition of the ultimate food gardening bible for Central and Northern Californians includes updates that address changes in climate, crop availability and sources, and pest management strategies, and includes expanded help for inland, hot summer gardeners.The gardening guide is beloved by both new and experienced gardeners for its friendly, practical advice on how to grow fresh produce all year long. Expert author Pam Peirce shows how to use the unique local conditions of climate, soil, and rainfall to grow both common and unusual vegetables, herbs, edible flowers, cut flowers, and fruit from trees and shrubs including berries, citrus and avocados for your kitchen garden.This encyclopedic guide covers all the bases, including what to plant in every season, how to select varieties, assess a microclimate, organize a garden, manage pests and weeds safely and effectively, attract beneficial creatures, conserve water, improve soil, make compost, harvest wisely, and garden in containers. It includes delicious, seasonal garden-to-table recipes and an essay on learning to eat from a garden. Charts, sidebars, illustrations, maps, resource lists, and cross references make it easy for readers to find the information they need.This vegetable gardening book will especially help readers in the San Francisco Bay Area and in California coastal areas from Humboldt County south to San Luis Obispo, as well as those in nearby mild-winter inland climates (including Alameda, San Mateo, Marin, Santa Clara, Monterey, and Santa Cruz counties).Trade Review"A tremendous amount of solid information about what you can grow in various microclimates, how to plan your garden, how and when to start seeds, how to evaluate and amend soil, and how to deal with weeds, pests, and diseases."—Sunset"I cannot imagine growing and gardening without the insipration and wisdom of this fine book."—Wendy Johnson, organic gardening educator and author of Gardening at the Dragon's Gate "[Peirce's] writing is authoritative and her enthusiasm infectious."—Pacific Horticulture

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Book Synopsis'An experienced horticulturist's monthly guide to gardening, with wise, clear and helpful advice on tackling the essential tasks and dealing with problems.' Gardens IllustratedOne of the keys to happy gardening is knowing what to do and when for the best results. In this handy guide, experienced horticulturist Martyn Cox takes you through the gardening year, month by month, offering wise, clear and helpful advice on the essential tasks and how to avoid problems along the way.No matter the size of the plot, nor the expertise of the gardener, The Gardener's Yearbook is the perfect handbook to return to throughout the seasons, with tips including:- How to get your lawn into shape for the summer- When you should plant lilies, roses and sweet peas- How and when to harvest and store your fruit and vegetables- When to prepare containers for winter- How to fit a water butt and start a compost bin- An easy-to-follow crop plannerFeaturing specially commissioned linocuts by artist Heather Tempest-Elliott.

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Book SynopsisNo matter how small your space, green-fingered Sam Corfield (aka The Hairy Horticulturist) shows you how simple it is to grow your own edible garden.Covering over 50 roots, shoots, flowers, leaves and fruits, he’ll guide you through his foolproof three-step method of sow–grow–gather, while providing useful tips and tricks along the way. Showcasing delicious vegetables, fruits and herbs that anyone can easily grow at home, Sam will also introduce you to some more unusual and colourful veggies (like purple carrots, rainbow radishes and cucamelons!) to show just how exciting growing-your-own can be.Whether you have a small garden, balcony or windowsill, Sow Grow Gather will demystify the growing process, explain useful gardening equipment and reveal how to fit different containers and pots into every corner of your space. With beautiful photography and advice on which plants will suit your plot, as well as how to care for them, you’ll go from veg-patch beginner to edible-garden-expert in no time, and have fun during the process.

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Book Synopsis'Will delight every gardener' - BBC Gardener's WorldThe perfect book for those who garden in snatched moments from the Garden Media Guild Awards 2020 Journalist of the YearWhether you have a spacious plot or a small patch in the garden, this handbook is full of tried-and-tested tips from a seasoned old hand. It offers practical month-by-month suggestions for making the most of the little time you can spare on both the coldest winter days and the long summer afternoons, with ideas to inspire even the most experienced allotment gardeners. Focusing on the essentials needed to produce a great crop, this is for those who want to but struggle to find the time to grow their own.*Combined and updated editions of The Ten Minute Gardener's Fruit-Growing Diary and The Ten Minute Gardener's Vegetable-Growing Diary*Trade ReviewThis month-by-month guide to growing your own is a perfect stocking-filler * Daily Mail *Will delight every gardener * BBC Gardener's World *

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Book Synopsis‘Every vegetable needs different skills and Rob guides you through a great spectrum of possibilities. His advice is super comprehensive, and of particular use to beginners.’ – Charles Dowding ‘What a great book for those new to growing their own vegetables and there are still things to be learnt for us seasoned growers. There are a vast range of vegetables to grow and there is advice for them all, so if you haven’t grown some before, now is your chance for success and the opportunity to taste a new flavour.’ – Terry Walton, BBC Radio 2 ‘Grow to Eat is an absolute credit to Rob, jam packed with golden garden nuggets of information for the reader. I grow food on a daily basis, but I have been inspired to get growing some unique and colourful varieties for taste and visual delight. This book is a must for the garden library.’ – August Bernstein, Head Tutor at the Raymond Blanc Garde

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Book SynopsisAn allotment can be a source of abundant fresh fruit and vegetables for the home, as well as an oasis of calm for all the family to enjoy, but taking one on and learning how to grow your own can be an intimidating prospect. Alan Titchmarsh makes allotment gardening easy by explaining how to get the most from your plot with easy-to-follow, practical information and advice on what to grow, when to harvest and how to store your produce.* How to assess your plot and work with what you've got * Advice on layout and crop rotation * Expert guidance on care and maintenance * Directory of vegetables, fruit and herbs * Seasonal calendar of what to do when

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