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'The advice given clearly comes from personal experience. The level of detail is impressive, the author even describes how to set a totally new set of allotments. For both the new and established allotment holder, I would advise keeping a copy of this book in the allotment shed, its a gem. Clear, concise and accurate information presented in easily readable format. Covers all the subject an allotment holder needs and represents very good value for money. We throughly recommend it.' Gardenaction.co.uk 'A veritable bible of information, accessible to both novice would-be allotment gardener and to those looking to maintain more established plots. Buy it, and you may never need to buy another book on growing your own food.' Four Shires 'This really is a well presented, easy to use guide not only for newcomers to allotments but also for the experienced grower too.' Allotment & Leisure Gardener

About the author
Preface
Part 1
- Good Grounding - The Basics
1. All About Allotments
2. Our Allotment
3. Getting Started
4. Getting to Know Your Soil
5. Digging
6. Climate
7. Understanding the Basics
8. Tools for you Allotment
9. Shed and Tool Stores
10. Organic Principles
Part 2
- Know Your Onions - The Plants
11. About our Crops
12. The Life Cycle of a Plant
13. Plant Families
14. Brassica - The Cabbage Family
15. Legumes - The Pea and Bean Family
16. Solanaceae - Tomato and Potato family
17. Alliaceae - The Onion Family
18. Apiaceae - The Celery Family
19. Asteraceae - The Lettuce or Daisy Family
20. Cucurbitaceae - The Gourd Family
21. Chenopodiaceae
22. Fruit
23. Perennial Crops
24. Herbs
25. Cereals and Grasses
26. Flowers and Trees
Part 3
- Maintaining Your Allotment
27 Planting
28. Organic Matter
29. Dealing with Pests, Diseases and Weeds
30. Crop Rotation
31. Protecting Your Crops
32. Enjoying the Fruits of Your Labour
33. Food for Free
34. The Allotment Society - Getting Involved
35. Allotment Tips
36. The Allotment Year
Index.

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