Charles Dowding is a veteran organic grower and has written several books on vegetable gardening. He contributes articles to numerous magazines, including Gardeners’ World, Gardens Illustrated and Grow It!, and gives regular talks and courses. Charles is an internationally recognised organic gardening expert and frequently appears on radio and television, including BBC Radio 4’s The Long View and BBC’s Gardeners’ World.

Another inspiring yet practical book from Charles Dowding.

• Foreword by Steve MercerIntroductionPart One: Clearing ground and preparing soil1. Starting points2. Beauty in the food garden3. The setting4. Clearing ground5. Mulching6. Building beds7. Dig versus no-dig (with compost)8. Dig versus no-dig (without compost)Part Two: Sowing and growing9. Raising plants under cover10. Early sowing and plantings11. Successional sowings and plantings12. One bed, one year13. Growing under cover14. Hot beds15. Perennial vegetablesAppendix: Seasons and climate zonesGlossaryResourcesIndex

Charles Dowding is a veteran organic grower and has written several books on vegetable gardening. He contributes articles to numerous magazines, including Gardeners’ World, Gardens Illustrated and Grow It!, and gives regular talks and courses. Charles is an internationally recognised organic gardening expert and frequently appears on radio and television, including BBC Radio 4’s The Long View and BBC’s Gardeners’ World.

Another inspiring yet practical book from Charles Dowding.

• Foreword by Steve MercerIntroductionPart One: Clearing ground and preparing soil1. Starting points2. Beauty in the food garden3. The setting4. Clearing ground5. Mulching6. Building beds7. Dig versus no-dig (with compost)8. Dig versus no-dig (without compost)Part Two: Sowing and growing9. Raising plants under cover10. Early sowing and plantings11. Successional sowings and plantings12. One bed, one year13. Growing under cover14. Hot beds15. Perennial vegetablesAppendix: Seasons and climate zonesGlossaryResourcesIndex