RHS Allotment Year

Using the latest RHS research, The RHS Allotment Year is a must-have guide to help gardeners plan a sustainable plot month by month. This invaluable, fully-illustrated guide with 150+ photographs covers everything gardeners need to know, from soil testing to no-dig gardening, from soil health, pests and water conservation to engaging with local wildlife and the well-being and social benefits of owning an allotment. Taking a year-long approach, this expert-led guide is divided into month-by-month chapters that keep readers connected to the gardening calendars and the natural world. Each chapter features a seasonal snapshot with typical weatherchanges, tips for interpreting phenological signs and what to look out for in nature as well as practical advice for sowing and harvesting.With a focus on all-natural solutions, this handy guide also contains a new crop rotation planner, succession planting charts, a seed saving calendar and a natural pest control guide. Perfect for experienced gardeners and those new to the allotment life alike, The RHS Allotment Year is an enjoyable and invaluable resource for allotment ownership.