Product Description

As environmental issues move into the mainstream and the popularity of organic food increases, people are more aware than ever about the importance of the quality of the food they eat, as well as being more concerned about how food is produced. ‘Growing your own’ is seen as the most ethical, eco–friendly and healthy option – resulting in cheaper, fresher and tastier food – and is the only way of knowing exactly what you’re eating.

Whether readers want to grow produce in an allotment, in their gardens, or even in a hanging basket or pot, this handy guide takes readers step–by–step through the planting process. 

• Provides clear, easy–to–follow expert advice, so you can get started in the garden right away, build your knowledge and confidence and become a successful back garden or allotment gardener
• Gives you the low–down on everything from assessing your plot and getting your hands on the right tools, to choosing the plants to grow, nurturing your crops and bringing in your harvest
• Chapters include; Getting Going With Growing, Preparing Your Plot, Growing Tasty Vegetables and Growing Your Own Fruit Salad

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #32655 in Books
• Published on: 2009-03-06
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 428 pages

Review
"...an expert hands–on guide to growing delicious fruit and veg..." (50Connect.co.uk, March 5th 2009)

"...much that seasoned veg growers will learn here...user friendly layout" (Amateur Gardening, June 20th 2009) 

From the Back Cover
Growing your own produce is the only way to enjoy delicious, garden–fresh fruit and veg all year round. This practical manual gives you the lowdown on everything from finding the right tools and choosing which plants to grow, to nurturing your crops and bringing in your first harvest. The easy–to–follow advice will help you get started straight away and become a confident and successful kitchen gardener.

About the Author
Geoff Stebbings is the Editor of Garden Answers magazine and a broadcaster on BBC Radio. He is the author of several gardening books and has won two Garden Media Guild awards. Before turning to writing, Geoff was a Head Gardener and trained at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Customer Reviews

Great!
I brought this book when i first got into growing fruit and veg. Everything i have tried to grow is in this book and its explained so that newbies can understand it. The book also explains some of the technical terms and it has a few good websites in it to order seeds and plants from too. My copy is very well read and some of the pages have a little soil on, it is my growing bible!

Grow Your Own For Dummies
This book is ideal for both those starting out growing their own fruit and veg, or with a few years under their belt. It's very accessible, in easy to follow language and covers just about everything you'll need to know and probably more!

Some books I've read cover one element of growing in depth with little covered on other aspects, but this book covers everything from, planning your site, preparing your soil, rotation, growing tips, fertilizing and pests and diseases. Read this and there's very little else you'll need to know except of course how to contol the British weather!

Novice Gardener
I bought this book because I am a complete novice when it comes to growing vegetables. I have recently had a raised bed garden made for me so I can grow the vegetables my family and I love to eat. I haven't planted any seeds yet but I will be shortly. But I have started some peppers, tomatoes and strawberry plants off in my conservatory which I will be transferring outside soon. So I will be using my book as a bible in the months to come.