Everything you need to know about growing vegetables, herbs and fruit.
Taking a fresh look at kitchen gardens, this definitive guide provides the latest advice and specialist tips from the Australian consultants and RHS team of experts on growing healthy and tasty crops. Using a blend of cutting-edge, organic and traditional techniques specifically chosen for their simplicity and reliability, this accessible volume is essential for all kitchen gardeners.
Outstanding Advice
Whether you want to grow celeriac, basil or tropical fruits, the step-by-step images show exactly how to plant, care for and harvest a wide range of crops. Clear explanations of the basics of kitchen gardening describe everything from planning and crop rotation to composting and weeding. Also included is information on average crop yields, sowing and harvesting times, and pest and disease control.
This is an invaluable handbook on successful growing for everyone who wants to sample the delights of fresh, home-grown produce.