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Informationen zum Autor Alan Buckingham is a freelance writer. He has over twenty years' experience in illustrated publishing! both as an editor and as an author! and has worked on countless information books! interactive CD-ROMs! and websites. In recent years he has written chiefly about gardening and photography! his two main interests. Allotment Month by Month is illustrated with many of his own pictures. Alan is a long-time plot-holder on the prestigious Royal Paddocks Allotments near Hampton Court Palace! south-west London. Every summer he proves himself incapable of heeding his own advice and consequently grows far more fruit and vegetables than he and his family could ever hope to eat. Klappentext Monthly advice on how to get the best out of an allotment! for anyone who wants fresh fruit and vegetables that haven't travelled halfway around the world. With advice for growing all year round! as well as time-saving tips and techniques on everything from pruning to pests. Sustainable living is on the increase! with 330!000 allotment holders in the UK! with another 100!000 on waiting lists. Zusammenfassung Grow your own vegetables and fruit to enjoy all year round on your allotment or in your garden You can't beat home-grown produce from your own allotment or vegetable garden. Allotment Month by Month shows you how to sow, tend, and harvest fresh, organic produce all year round, with expert advice on crop planning and fruit- and vegetable-growing tips. Use the handy allotment planner to discover what to do when on your plot, and how to do it to achieve the best results. Be inspired by new allotment ideas, and pick up time-saving tips and techniques on everything from pruning to dealing with garden pests, so you can harvest the best fruit and vegetables month after month. Get more from your allotment with this best-selling guide.
