Publisher's Synopsis
'If you are thinking of growing veg or have already an allotment or vegetable patch, this comprehensive handbook should help you learn how to plant smart, grow sustainably and eat healthily every day of the year.' Independent
'If growing homemade produce is on your list of New year resolutions but you don't know how to start, put this on your wish list.' BBC Countryfile Magazine
In Grow Your Own Veg Through the Year experts from the world-renowned Royal Horticultural Society reveal the best vegetables and herbs to grow today, with practical advice to produce healthy harvests from any size of plot. From the widest range of tomatoes and potatoes to the more eclectic edibles such as oca and ginger, this book shows you how to:
* Choose vegetables, herbs, edible flowers and exotic
crops for the best home-grown taste
* Pick plants for every situation: sun, shade, dry soil,
damp soil, pots, raised beds, vertical veg and windowsills
* Make plans for a rainbow harvest and great gut health
* Grow crops using RHS sustainable practice to support
eco-systems, and protect wildlife and the planet
* Plan your year to save time and energy and to maximize what
you can grow
* Feel confident with 120+ crops, grouped into families,
with problem-solving tips and best varieties
