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." -- Rozie Apps Permaculture Magazine "It is impossible not to geel inspired by the unique combination of helpful guidance and enthusiastic encouragement of experimentation. As Charles proves, there is no plot of land too wild to tame, a building site too overgrown with weeds or an unwanted lawn that can't be turned into a productive and beautiful garden area." -- Chris Allen Gardening TImes "This is yet another book that will, as a manual, be on my bookshelf, but it will sure spend more in my hand than on the shelf." -- Michael Smith Green (Living) Review "How to Create a New Vegetable Garden is the best vegetable gardening book I have read for a long time." -- ThePottingShed.co.uk "If this doesn't encourage more of us to turn our gardens into productive and beautiful spaces, I don't know what will." -- Anne Swithinbank, broadcaster and gardening writer "Whether you're a dedicated gardener or a newcomer to the word of growing, take a look: Charles's methods work beautifully." -- Mark Diacono, gardener, food writer and broadcaster "How to clear weeds and grow great plants: Charles explains from a wealth of experience." -- Sarah Raven, journalist and garden writer

• 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." -- Rozie Apps Permaculture Magazine "It is impossible not to geel inspired by the unique combination of helpful guidance and enthusiastic encouragement of experimentation. As Charles proves, there is no plot of land too wild to tame, a building site too overgrown with weeds or an unwanted lawn that can't be turned into a productive and beautiful garden area." -- Chris Allen Gardening TImes "This is yet another book that will, as a manual, be on my bookshelf, but it will sure spend more in my hand than on the shelf." -- Michael Smith Green (Living) Review "How to Create a New Vegetable Garden is the best vegetable gardening book I have read for a long time." -- ThePottingShed.co.uk "If this doesn't encourage more of us to turn our gardens into productive and beautiful spaces, I don't know what will." -- Anne Swithinbank, broadcaster and gardening writer "Whether you're a dedicated gardener or a newcomer to the word of growing, take a look: Charles's methods work beautifully." -- Mark Diacono, gardener, food writer and broadcaster "How to clear weeds and grow great plants: Charles explains from a wealth of experience." -- Sarah Raven, journalist and garden writer

• 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