Product Description

The rise in the popularity of allotments means that the old image of flat-capped men leaning on spades is no longer valid. This book aims to bring to life the unorthodox, the highly successful and the occasionally absurd, activities going on down the allotment plots. From a singer/songwriter travelling the length of the country to catalogue allotment life, to solar-powered chicken coops, pumpkin art and prize-winning plot owners - there's more than originally meets the eye. "Allotment Days" also offers an array of allotment tips and hints so you, too, can make the most of your allotment.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #126788 in Books
• Published on: 2007-03-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 80 pages

About the Author
Matthew Biggs has been a professional gardener for over 20 years and studied at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. He started in broadcasting with radio phone-ins and Channel 4's Garden Club and has been a guest on TV quizzes, makeover programmes and a kitchen gardening series based at an allotment in Manchester. He directed the long-running Grass Roots programme for ITV and is now a regular panellist on Gardeners' Question Time. He also contributes regularly to several magazines including BBC Gardeners' World magazine and has written books on houseplants and vegetables. Matthew lives in Hertfordshire.

Customer Reviews

The wonderful world of allotments
A brilliant book. A real look at life on the allotments charting different people's perspectives and the joy and the tears/aches/pains they get from working an allotment. With some great tips from the allotmenters themselves. Beautifully written and great pictures. A treasure trove.