A Directory of Varieties and How to Cultivate Them Successfully.
Essential for every gardener's shelf, this series gives practical advice and tips on all aspects of vegetable, herb and fruit growing to ensure a healthy and tasty crop.
There is key advice on preparing the soil for new crops, making compost, and growing vegetables, herbs and fruit in the open and under glass. The section on practical cultivation details essential information on growing and caring for bulb vegetables, and how to harvest and store produce. There are suggestions for when and where to plant, and how to keep plants in tip-top condition by dealing with any pests and diseases.