How to Plant Your Allotment

Allotment gardening now has an established following, proving that there are still large numbers of people who want to grow their own organic fruit and vegetables. One of the most important aspects of gardening on an allotment is working out what to put where, and this needs to be considered right from the start.How to Plant Your Allotment is an essential reference guide for any allotment gardener and is packed with information on getting the best from your plot, including charts, plant lists, diagrams and planting plans. There is helpful guidance on assessing the main considerations such as aspect, wind, slope, soil and weeds and useful information on improving your situation, from creating windbreaks to composting your soil. A chapter on plants will help you choose what to grow, from vegetables, fruit and herbs to green manures. Perhaps most useful is the chapter on making the most of your plot, with tips and advice on maximizing space, intercropping and companion planting. The plans themselves cover a family plot, a high-speed plot and a heritage plot, as well as Italian, Caribbean and Oriental plots.Packed full of information and with useful tips throughout, this book is essential reading for every allotment gardener.

Author: Caroline Foley
Publisher: New Holland
Extra Details: Hardback + jacket 7 x 10 inches tall, 144 pages, illustrated with Colour and B&W artworks throughout