Neil Russell-Jones
2008, paperback, 370 pages

Having your own allotment is an excellent way to ensure that the fruit and vegetables you and your family eat are fresh and organic.

This book takes you step by step through the process of finding and obtaining your allotment, and then offers practical information and tips on starting and then maintaining your plot.

Contents include advice on applying for an allotment, preparing the soil, organic principles, planning and laying out your plot, the vegetables, fruits and herbs you can grow, gardening techniques, pest and weed control, crop rotation, composting, harvesting and storage.

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