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An invaluable source of information. - Scotland's Weekly NewsBritain's greatest allotment authority. - The IndependentThe Essential Allotment Guide is the next best thing to having a weather-beaten old gardener as a next-door neighbour. Calm, practical and endlessly resourceful, this useful manual provides advice on everything from dismantling a second-hand greenhouse...to the mysteries of making organic fertiliser. - Daily MailGet the best out of your allotment and enjoy the taste of real foodAs more and more of us seek to enjoy our own freshly grown fruit and vegetables, so allotments are increasingly popular. Expert John Harrison shows you how to:- Get your own allotment - top tips to help you beat the waiting list!- Clear an allotment and safely dispose of rubbish- Plan your plot for maximum production- Build compost bins and raised beds using recycled materials- Give your family pesticide-free organic food- Reduce food miles and carbon footprint- Keep the children occupied and helpingPraise for John Harrison's Vegetable Growing Month by Month:"...solid words of advice, written in a way that everyone will understand."Medwyn Williams, Chairman of the National Vegetable Society and member of the Fruit and Vegetable Committee of the Royal Horticultural Society.

The best-selling guide to growing garden herbs.From the world-renowned Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this book introduces the 75 best herbs to grow in your garden and teaches you how to cultivate each one. With 12 easy and inspiring projects and beautiful botanical illustrations, this is part of the best-selling series of Kew Gardener's Guides, now available in paperback. Herbs provide flavour, scent and healing benefits unlike any other plant, and the hand-picked herbs in this book are a living trove of fresh flavours and amazing medicinal remedies.Find out how to grow herbs in beds, pots, borders and window boxes, how to plant and how to propagate and harvest your herbs, as Kew expert Holly Farrell equips you with all you need to create a flourishing herb garden of your very own.Eighty of the most important and exciting herbs are identified, illustrated and their uses explained. This is accompanied by 12 projects which show how to develop a herb garden and use herbs in the most interesting and creative ways, from planting a herb roof to making herbal oils. Herbs can be used as seeds, flowers or leaves; cooked and eaten themselves or used to infuse a dish or drink. They are high-value ingredients for foraged dishes, and must-have crops for the best restaurants as chefs realise that often the only way to capture their elusive flavour is to grow and harvest fresh herbs on their doorstep. With this book these intense flavours can now be a reality for gardeners and home-cooks with any size of garden, from an acre to a window box. Underpinned by the authority of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and the expertise of Holly Farrell, this book combines practical elements with inspiration and beauty. Perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.This book is from the Kew Experts series, in which the top gardeners and botanical scientists from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew offer up advice and information as well as suggesting handy projects on a range of gardening topics. Other titles available: Growing House Plants, Growing Bulbs, Growing Fruit, Growing Orchids, Growing Vegetables, Growing Roses, Growing Trees, Growing Cacti and Succulents, Growing Perennials, Growing Shrubs, Growing Alpines.

From the Canadian couple behind Planted in the Garden, a how-to guide for small-space vegetable gardeningChar and Marv are urban gardeners on a mission to prove that you don’t need a lot of land to produce a bountiful harvest of homegrown vegetables. Using the lessons learned in their small-but-mighty Toronto garden, they offer first-time gardeners practical and accessible guidance for starting a vegetable plot of their own. From soil composition to irrigation solutions, The Compact Garden provides step-by-step instructions for gardening success at every stage.Create a small-space garden: Learn how to set up raised beds, containers, and vertical gardens to maximise growing space both indoors and outdoors.Grow beginner-friendly veggies: Discover which crops are easy to grow and low maintenance, including tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuces, beans, peas, and more.Harvest organic produce at home: Manage pests and fertilise plants without the use of synthetic chemicals.With plentiful photos, DIY projects, and helpful plant profiles for North American growers, you’ll be on your way to an abundant garden, no matter how big or how small.

This perennial gardening classic gives you everything you need to create and manage a bountiful and beautiful allotment with just half an hour's work a day!The Royal Horticultural Society The Half Hour Allotment (first published in 2005) has been a best-selling gardening title for many years. This new edition re-presents the classic in a fresh new illustrated format with hundreds of new photographs and a bright new cover design.The book shows you how to manage your allotment and enjoy fresh vegetables through the year on just half an hour’s work a day with weekends off. It combines expert advice from Lia Leendertz and the Royal Horticultural Society and time-saving ideas for planning the most effective use of your time and energy, giving you something to eat fresh every day of the year and ensure bumper crops in summer!Lia Leendertz, the best-selling author of The Almanac, is an organic gardener with a great sensitivity for the environment so the book is a gentle and thoughtful read as well as being a bible for productive and time-starved gardeners.

Easily grow organic vegetables at home, even with limited space, with this simple gardening guide from Char and Marv of @plantedinthegarden.You don’t need a lot of land or a lot of time to create a beautiful, bountiful garden. This simple and easy-to-follow guide walks you through each step of planning, planting, and maintaining your own organic vegetable garden, regardless of the space available or your experience level. Char and Marv of @plantedinthegarden will guide you through:Small-space gardening: Learn how to set up raised beds, containers, and vertical gardens to maximize growing space.Growing beginner-friendly veggies: Select easy-to-grow, low-maintenance crops including tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuces, beans, peas, and more.Growing organic produce at home: Manage pests and fertilize plants without the use of synthetic chemicals. With step-by-step instructions, you'll be able to create a functional garden that not only provides you with fresh and healthy produce, but also adds beauty to your surroundings and helps you gain a deeper connection with nature. Get ready to embark on a rewarding journey of growing your own organic vegetables with The Compact Garden.

"Alla tiders Sjöbergen" är den första boken om det unika koloniområdet vid Älvsborgsbrons södra fäste i Göteborg. Här skildras livet med höns, kaniner, brevduvor och flera hundra odlare. Boken berättar också om den spännande historien, fynd av dödskallar i backen och skrönor om Nattmannaskogen.

Dagar på kolonin är en prosapoetisk betraktelse av livet som kolonist och koloniträdgårdsrörelsens historia och framtid. För drygt hundra år sedan fick arbetarfamiljer möjlighet att hyra små markbitar där de kunde odla mat och komma ut i naturen. Kolonilotterna blev lycka och räddning i tider med matbrist och hungeruppror. Hundra år senare har kolonilotterna fått en renässans. Följ med kolonisten Jane Morén och hennes familj under några år, först med en övervuxen odlingslott och sedan en lott med en egen stuga. Odlingens vedermödor och skörd, djurlivet och närheten till moder jord. Strax intill stadens larm och nutida stress ligger de som små gröna oaser. Öppna grinden och stig in! Boken är rikt illustrerad med vackra fotografier som följer årstiderna och livet på kolonin.

Start growing your own food at home! Whether you're an urban gardener, a first-time vegetable grower, or have your own allotment, this illustrated guide takes the uncertainty out of your harvest with clear, reliable gardening advice for every month of the year. This gardening reference guide is filled with gardening tips on growing everything from herbs and kale to strawberries and rhubarb. Inside, you'll find:- Month-by-month chapters that break down what to do through the year, with instructions on what to sow and plant and the gardening tasks to focus on- Visual galleries accompany every chapter that showcases the products that can be harvested during that month- Crop planners that provide a catalogue of more than 60 fruits, vegetables, and herbs that can be grown in an allotment or kitchen garden- "Allotment know-how" chapter that offers detailed, accessible advice on preparing your allotment, choosing the correct tools and equipment, and making the most of your plot with crop rotation- "Troubleshooter" chapter that breaks down the warning signs of pests, diseases, and disorders, with detailed advice on preventing and/or treating these issuesWondering how to grow your own fruits and vegetables or how to make the most out of your existing allotment? Allotment Month by Month has everything you need to know about how to grow your own fruit and vegetables: when to sow, how to cultivate, advice on pesticide use - and step-by-step garden projects like making a compost bin. With more than 60 fruit and vegetable crop planners, this gardening book is your go-to guide to growing fresh, seasonal produce in your kitchen garden, on your plot or in smaller city spaces. Month-by-month alerts help you guard against the season's garden pests and diseases to ensure a top-quality harvest. This new edition has updated recommendations for the best varieties to grow and all the latest expert gardening advice.

Over 3 million copies sold! This revolutionary gardening book gets a revolutionary update for its 4th edition—new plans, options, and advice herald a modern approach to this tried-and-true method.No digging, no tilling, no fertilizing, no machinery or heavy tools—less watering, waste, and weeding! In All New! Square Foot Gardening, 4th Edition, discover the foolproof gardening method that has helped generations of gardeners around the world raise their own organic vegetables in less space, with less effort, and for less money than traditional row gardens.The Square Foot Gardening (SFG) technique takes the guesswork out of every step, even if you are completely new to gardening. The process is simple: set up your garden box, fill it with a growing blend known as Mel’s Mix™, and add a square-foot grid on top to guarantee proper plant spacing and maximum yields. With this easy and flexible system, you’ll reap the rewards of baskets of homegrown produce to enjoy with friends and family. In the 4th edition, enjoy:Updated and beautifully illustrated garden plans to help you lay out your plantings and grow what your family eats mostExtensive new charts with crop-by-crop information on how and when to plant and harvest each vegetableFlexible, step-by-step building plans for garden boxes you can build, fill, and plant in a single afternoonInsight on where to place your garden, how to plan your squares, and how to care for your plants organicallyInstructions for DIYing trellises, hoop tunnels, archways, and other accessories for your SFGMore practical solutions to today’s biggest gardening challenges, including deer, extreme weather, and insect pestsNEW – Information on building and using “top hats” to grow healthy root crops in a standard SFG bedNEW – Alternative options if the standard Mel’s Mix ingredients aren’t available to you or you’re looking for alternatives to peat moss 200 NEW PHOTOS, 30 NEW ILLUSTRATIONS – Redesigned pages with all-new illustrations for fun, easy planning, and new photographs to reflect more diverse growing locationsPlus, a Quick Start Guide to get you growing today It is a mission of the SFG Foundation to empower gardeners with the skills to create their own sustainable, sufficient, and reliable food source. They strive to reduce world hunger by teaching people in underserved countries how to grow their own fresh produce to eat and sell.If you’re looking for a low-maintenance, lower-cost way to grow food for yourself and your family, you will find success with this invaluable reference. If you’re already a dedicated Square Foot Gardener with a tattered copy of a previous edition, you will expand on your success with the updated and enhanced guidance. With All New Square Foot Gardening, 4th Edition, you’ll discover everything you need to know about the world’s most popular growing technique to harvest MORE food from less space.Now you can garden anywhere!

Med De lyckligt lottade - Kolonisterna och stadens gröna kulturarv ger Jönköpings läns museum ut den mest omfattande boken på svenska om kolonirörelsen av idag samtidigt som den speglar kolonirörelsen i staden ur ett historiskt perspektiv. Trots att författarna verkar i en lokal kontext - Jönköping med omnejd -är boken relevant för alla som har eller drömmer om en kolonilott. Bokens titel De lyckligt lottade syftar på de människor som har haft turen att komma över en kolonilott. Det som genomsyrar kolonisten är den glädje hen känner i förhållande till sin lott: förberedelserna, odlingen, skörden och planeringen för ett nytt odlingsår. Här ingår även slitet, grävandet, lyckade satsningar såväl som bakslag. Det ska inte stickas under stol med att boken också har en agenda: att planerare och beslutsfattare ska förstå vilka hållbarhetsmål och ekosystemtjänster koloniområdena bidrar till i staden. De är stadens gröna lungor och en del av den gröna infrastrukturen samtidigt som de är en plats för kolonisterna att odla kropp och själ. Och inte minst utgör de ett av stadens viktiga kulturarv.

Michelin-starred chef and star of BBC 2’s Economy Gastronomy Paul Merrett is using the plot…This is the story of how one man swaps his shopping trolley for a wheelbarrow and cooks up fine, homely food as a result.This is the story of how a famous foodie turns to a small plot of communal land to feed his family. Having become tired of poor-quality supermarket food and disillusioned with the dubious ethics of large corporations, Paul Merrett takes an allotment to see if he and his family can live off the fruit and vegetables they are able to grow. Along the way Paul reconnects with his grandparents' legacy of self-sufficiency and discovers the unbeatable flavour of a home-grown green tomato (especially when it's turned into salsa with spring onion and mint). He also learns that our romantic notions of a simpler life are not as simple as they seem…The Allotment Chef follows Paul, his wife and two reluctant children as they learn to garden, make what they hope is their final trip to the supermarket, build relationships with fellow allotmenteers and slowly watch their crops flourish and sometimes fail. They contend with the inevitable disappointments along the way with good humour and perseverance, and only the occasional temper tantrum.As the asparagus poke through the soil and the battle against the lettuce-munching slugs is won, Paul turns his humble vegetables into recipes worthy of his epicurean background. He includes over 85 allotment-inspired recipes, including simple dishes such as One Pot Vegetable Stew and Meringue Cake with Summer Berries as well as more involved dishes such as Pumpkin Ravioli, Tea-Smoked Chicken Breast on Allotment Vegetables and Steamed Walnut and Allspice Sponge with Roasted Plums.Paul’s charming narrative is interspersed with his personal take on food ethics, celebrity chefs and the legacy of his self-sufficient grandparents. Reportage and food photography accompanies his story. Part recipe book, part memoir, The Allotment Chef is an engaging, informative and humorous read.

‘When I am disturbed, even angry, gardening has been a therapy. When I don't want to talk I turn to Plot 29, or to a wilder piece of land by a northern sea. There, among seeds and trees, my breathing slows; my heart rate too. My anxieties slip away.’ As a young boy in 1960s Plymouth, Allan Jenkins and his brother, Christopher, were rescued from their care home and fostered by an elderly couple. There, the brothers started to grow flowers in their riverside cottage. They found a new life with their new mum and dad.As Allan grew older, his foster parents were never quite able to provide the family he and his brother needed, but the solace he found in tending a small London allotment echoed the childhood moments when he grew nasturtiums from seed.Over the course of a year, Allan digs deeper into his past, seeking to learn more about his absent parents. Examining the truths and untruths that he’d been told, he discovers the secrets to why the two boys were in care. What emerges is a vivid portrait of the violence and neglect that lay at the heart of his family.A beautifully written, haunting memoir, Plot 29 is a mystery story and meditation on nature and nurture. It’s also a celebration of the joy to be found in sharing food and flowers with people you love.

‘When I am disturbed, even angry, gardening has been a therapy. When I don't want to talk I turn to Plot 29, or to a wilder piece of land by a northern sea. There, among seeds and trees, my breathing slows; my heart rate too. My anxieties slip away.’ As a young boy in 1960s Plymouth, Allan Jenkins and his brother, Christopher, were rescued from their care home and fostered by an elderly couple. There, the brothers started to grow flowers in their riverside cottage. They found a new life with their new mum and dad.As Allan grew older, his foster parents were never quite able to provide the family he and his brother needed, but the solace he found in tending a small London allotment echoed the childhood moments when he grew nasturtiums from seed.Over the course of a year, Allan digs deeper into his past, seeking to learn more about his absent parents. Examining the truths and untruths that he’d been told, he discovers the secrets to why the two boys were in care. What emerges is a vivid portrait of the violence and neglect that lay at the heart of his family.A beautifully written, haunting memoir, Plot 29 is a mystery story and meditation on nature and nurture. It’s also a celebration of the joy to be found in sharing food and flowers with people you love.

Grown your own food with expert gardener Joe Swift.Creating our own edible garden connects us with the natural world, improves our physical and mental health and contributes to eco-friendly and sustainable food production. If you want to learn to grow your own fruit and veg, Joe Swift shows you how with practical, easy-to-follow advice.Joe’s no-nonsense approach covers everything you need to know from choosing and buying plants to planning a plot and preparing for the different seasons.He then guides you through caring for them including watering, feeding, and combatting common plant problems.In this book Joe covers a vast range of wonderful and varied edible plants. He demonstrates how to grow your own food indoors or outdoors, whether in plots, containers, raised beds or green houses.You’ll also learn about sowing seeds, compost, fertilisers and pests and diseases. If you’ve ever wanted to save money and grown your own greens, this is the place to start!Joe Swift is an author, TV presenter and garden designer. He makes regular appearances on BBC’s Gardener’s World and the RHS Flower Shows.

In this book, Sharon Amos explains how to design and create a beautiful garden for little or no money, offering tips on bartering for clippings, getting a bargain at garage sales or neighbourhood fairs, digging up suckers or adapting wild species and controlling them in a garden environment.She provides a comprehensive directory of 80 plants including detailed advice on where and how to grow a wide variety of garden favourites, from snowdrops to poppies.With beautiful illustrations, Plants for Free is the perfect gift book for cultivating your garden on a budget of next-to-nothing.

An infallible guide to vegetable growing for gardeners with little space but big ambitions. It's time to get your hands dirty!This gardening book will help you learn how to grow, nurture, and harvest more than 50 types of fruits and vegetables. The bright photos, step-by-step illustrations, and foolproof advice will get you growing in no time. Perfect for beginners as well as keen gardeners. This planting book will teach you how to plan your space, be it a small raised bed, some pots, or a large vegetable patch. Maximise your harvest and explore different planting themes that suit your needs! You'll also discover useful tips for selecting plants to match your theme.Want to know how to keep pests away and your plants healthy? RHS Step-by-Step Veg Patchcontains brilliant expert advice on how to grow more than 50 different crops. Simply look up the specific crop you want to grow, and follow the photos and clear instructions on planting, nurturing, and harvesting. You'll also discover the latest popular new cultivars, crops, and heirloom varieties in this updated edition. Dig Into Vegetable GardeningEnjoy a successful harvest with this organised and stress-free approach to gardening. Whether you're new to gardening or interested in saving costs, this book offers easy-to-follow steps for starting and sustaining your very own vegetable garden. It also makes for a perfect gift for the gardening enthusiast in your life.Whatever the size of the garden, this vegetable garden planner offers you:- Beautiful photos- Step-by-step illustrations- Foolproof gardening adviceRHS Step-by-Step Veg Patch is part of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) gardening series from DK Books. DK's series of gardening books present handy advice and tips to expand your gardening knowledge. With DK's gardening books you can discover all you need to know about plants, shrubs, trees, fruit, and vegetables, for all gardening novices or green-fingered experts.

An infallible guide to vegetable growing for gardeners with little space but big ambitions. It's time to get your hands dirty!This gardening book will help you learn how to grow, nurture, and harvest more than 50 types of fruits and vegetables. The bright photos, step-by-step illustrations, and foolproof advice will get you growing in no time. Perfect for beginners as well as keen gardeners. This planting book will teach you how to plan your space, be it a small raised bed, some pots, or a large vegetable patch. Maximise your harvest and explore different planting themes that suit your needs! You'll also discover useful tips for selecting plants to match your theme.Want to know how to keep pests away and your plants healthy? RHS Step-by-Step Veg Patchcontains brilliant expert advice on how to grow more than 50 different crops. Simply look up the specific crop you want to grow, and follow the photos and clear instructions on planting, nurturing, and harvesting. You'll also discover the latest popular new cultivars, crops, and heirloom varieties in this updated edition. Dig Into Vegetable GardeningEnjoy a successful harvest with this organised and stress-free approach to gardening. Whether you're new to gardening or interested in saving costs, this book offers easy-to-follow steps for starting and sustaining your very own vegetable garden. It also makes for a perfect gift for the gardening enthusiast in your life.Whatever the size of the garden, this vegetable garden planner offers you:- Beautiful photos- Step-by-step illustrations- Foolproof gardening adviceRHS Step-by-Step Veg Patch is part of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) gardening series from DK Books. DK's series of gardening books present handy advice and tips to expand your gardening knowledge. With DK's gardening books you can discover all you need to know about plants, shrubs, trees, fruit, and vegetables, for all gardening novices or green-fingered experts.

Be inspired to cultivate and cook amazing new crops with this seed-to-plate guide to more than 50 out-of-the-ordinary edibles. Whether you're new to grow-your-own and determined to make the most of limited space with a truly gourmet harvest, or a seasoned grower looking to spice up the kitchen garden with brand new flavour experiences, Incredible Edibles has something for everyone. It offers step-by-step instructions, giving you the confidence to grow some unusually tasty crops; from the well-known turmeric and goji berry, to the more exotic cucamelon and strawberry spinach. It includes guidance on how to store, keep fresh, and preserve your crops so that nothing goes to waste.

Welcome to Rekha's Kitchen Garden: a North London allotment that is bursting with the very best seasonal produce all year round. With more than 30 years' experience as both an amateur and professional gardener, there is no better guide to home-grown produce than Rekha. Let her teach you the tricks and share the lessons she has learned from a lifetime of sowing, digging, and harvesting. This isn't your average introduction to growing your own vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Packed with personality and stunning photography, this is a celebration of more than 40 seasonal crops that will inspire you to make the most of your allotment or kitchen garden.So what are you waiting for? Dive straight in to discover: - More than 40 profiles on different allotment crops, including vegetables, fruit, and herbs, with each one showcasing Rekha's personal experience and advice for achieving the best results.- Profiles organised by harvest season, emphasising the importance of seasonality.- "Garden tips" offer advice and solutions that Rekha uses in her own allotment, while "Kitchen tips" reveal how Rekha makes the most of her harvest.- "Planting partners" introduce readers to companion planting, while suggested varieties reveal the crops that Rekha recommends from her own experience.- An introductory section at the start of the book sets out Rekha's ethos as an organic gardener, her approach to seasonality, general allotment tips and her favourite tools. The section also features a table highlighting some of the key tasks on the plot and in the greenhouse each month..- All photography has been shot at Rekha's own allotment over the course of a full year, to emphasise her hands-on experience with growing every crop featured in the book and to reveal what can be achieved with a single plot.Whoever you are and whatever gardening experience you have, pick up a spade and join Rekha - so that you too can enjoy the very best of what each season has to offer.

Your guide to becoming a green-fingered vigilante - transforming your neighbourhood's neglected corners into bright pockets of plant life.Guerrilla gardening is the global movement of people planting in public places. From scattering wildflower seeds onto road verges to building community allotments on vacant lots, these peaceful acts of rebellion are where flower power meets people power.With no prior knowledge of gardening or activism needed, this 360° handbook contains all the information and inspiration you need to start greening your streets. Not sure how to pick the right plants, gather a gang, or protect your patch? This guide's got you covered. Follow the 7-step action plan, packed with expert advice, illustrated how-to's, and tales of 'how we did it' from around the world.Ellen Miles is an activist spearheading a new wave of guerrilla gardening. Rooted in social justice and climate action, this growing movement needs you. So, whether you want to boost biodiversity, bring people together, create beauty, grow food, or make a political statement, it's time to get guerrilla gardening.

Transform small spaces to make a big difference.Join activist Tayshan Hayden-Smith on his mission to turn grey, concrete jungles into green sanctuaries – planting seeds not only in the ground but also in minds to bring joy to people, places, and planet.Small Space Revolution shares the amazing work of individuals and organizations around the world to inspire you to:RECONNECT with community and the natural worldRETHINK how we teach the next generation and ourselvesREGENERATE the complex ecosystem beneath our feetREWILD urban spaces and make way for nature to thriveREPURPOSE materials for a waste-free worldRECHARGE to tune in to yourself, others, and your surroundingsREVOLUTIONIZE the way we live – action the change you want to seePacked with simple ideas and practical projects – from choosing climbers for cover to repurposing plastics to build a greenhouse – discover how you can take action to transform your own personal or community space.

Welcome to Rekha's Kitchen Garden: a North London allotment that is bursting with the very best seasonal produce all year round. With more than 30 years' experience as both an amateur and professional gardener, there is no better guide to home-grown produce than Rekha. Let her teach you the tricks and share the lessons she has learned from a lifetime of sowing, digging, and harvesting. This isn't your average introduction to growing your own vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Packed with personality and stunning photography, this is a celebration of more than 40 seasonal crops that will inspire you to make the most of your allotment or kitchen garden.So what are you waiting for? Dive straight in to discover: - More than 40 profiles on different allotment crops, including vegetables, fruit, and herbs, with each one showcasing Rekha's personal experience and advice for achieving the best results.- Profiles organised by harvest season, emphasising the importance of seasonality.- "Garden tips" offer advice and solutions that Rekha uses in her own allotment, while "Kitchen tips" reveal how Rekha makes the most of her harvest.- "Planting partners" introduce readers to companion planting, while suggested varieties reveal the crops that Rekha recommends from her own experience.- An introductory section at the start of the book sets out Rekha's ethos as an organic gardener, her approach to seasonality, general allotment tips and her favourite tools. The section also features a table highlighting some of the key tasks on the plot and in the greenhouse each month..- All photography has been shot at Rekha's own allotment over the course of a full year, to emphasise her hands-on experience with growing every crop featured in the book and to reveal what can be achieved with a single plot.Whoever you are and whatever gardening experience you have, pick up a spade and join Rekha - so that you too can enjoy the very best of what each season has to offer.

Transform small spaces to make a big difference.Join activist Tayshan Hayden-Smith on his mission to turn grey, concrete jungles into green sanctuaries – planting seeds not only in the ground but also in minds to bring joy to people, places, and planet.Small Space Revolution shares the amazing work of individuals and organizations around the world to inspire you to:RECONNECT with community and the natural worldRETHINK how we teach the next generation and ourselvesREGENERATE the complex ecosystem beneath our feetREWILD urban spaces and make way for nature to thriveREPURPOSE materials for a waste-free worldRECHARGE to tune in to yourself, others, and your surroundingsREVOLUTIONIZE the way we live – action the change you want to seePacked with simple ideas and practical projects – from choosing climbers for cover to repurposing plastics to build a greenhouse – discover how you can take action to transform your own personal or community space.

All you need to know to create the perfect space for cooking and entertaining outside in styleIf you want a place to cook, dine, entertain, and gather in style, award-winning garden designer Tony Woods shows you how to transform your garden into the heart of your home.Through inspiring photography, real-life projects, and plenty of clever design guidance, explore how to plan, design, build, and style your outdoor kitchen. Dining areas, pizza ovens, barbecues, sinks, prep stations, fire pits, and home bars can bring your outdoor space to life whether in a small city courtyard or on a large countryside terrace.Tony offers practical guidance on materials, planting, lighting, layout, furniture, and seasonality so you can make the most of your garden all year. All you need to bring is the people.

Telling the food story of spring, summer, autumn and winter, this is the definitive guide to cooking the right things all through the year. When it comes to the tastiest food, keeping in touch with the rhythm of nature allows us to cook the most delicious recipes with the freshest, most flavoursome ingredients. Each dish is a celebration of the best of local British produce, from Fishcakes with Wilted Chard, Red Pepper and Feta Fritters, Rocket Pesto with Sirloin and Panna cotta with Poached Rhubarb, The Allotment Cookbook follows seasonal produce to restore a natural way of eating. You don't need to have an allotment or big kitchen garden to enjoy this book; although all the ingredients can be found in the shops, have a go at growing your own in the garden, in a scrap of ground or in a pot on a windowsill - it's so easy and is one of life's most satisfying pleasures. The Allotment Cookbook is a joyful guide to a sustainable and nourishing way of life.

Robin Shelton and his mate Steve were complete neophytes when they decided that having an allotment might save them a bit of money. But what had seemed like a good idea over a couple of beers seemed rather more daunting when faced with a weedy patch of ground. Still, both men were at a crisis point in their lives and the allotment represented their desire to achieve something concrete. They persevered and, despite the weather and confusing advice from their elderly allotment neighbours, managed to plant and grow a successful crop of vegetables.As he writes about their year in the allotment, Robin describes his own personal journey. When he takes the allotment on he is divorced, broke and suffering from depression. Working on the allotment brings back happy memories of his father, who died when Robin was sixteen, and also draws him closer to his own two sons. Gradually Robin finds stability and a sense of purpose in his life. His and Steve's tale is funny, moving and enlightening - a book for anyone who's ever bitten off more than they can chew, but muddled through anyway."Their struggle to plant their crops against the baffling advice of fellow allotment holders is funny and moving. Our heroes finish the year wiser, saner and with an impressive array of veg." Daily Express"A comforting antidote to the glossy perfection of gardening on the telly." Evening Standard