Collins, 2006-04-03. Hardcover. Very Good/Good Jacket. 25 to 30 cm tall, Quarto, (4to). Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging.

Synopsis

No longer considered the preserve of old men in sheds, allotment gardening is currently enjoying a renaissance of interest. People of all ages and from all walks of life are digging their own plots in search of the ultimate in fresh, organic produce – and you cannot get more locally-sourced than your own allotment!This book testifies to the new vibrancy of allotment culture, aiming both to inspire the next generation of plot-holders and to provide all the practical knowledge needed to turn a patch of soil into a lifelong adventure. Open to all the new eco-gardening techniques, and the various weird and wonderful ways people make use of their plots, contents include:the history of allotments – from 19th century origins, through wartime 'Dig for Victory', to the cosmopolitan communities of today; features photos and interviews with current plot-holdersplanning your perfect allotment – finding it, assessing it, clearing the ground and working out what to growthe brown stuff – all you need to know about soil management, the key to growing successchoosing a gardening method – organic, biodynamic, rotation beds, companion planting, greenhouse, multi-level, potager, cottage garden, and so on...the hard stuff – constructing sheds, compost bins, cold frames, fruit cages, ponds, seating and play areasselecting crops – what and how to grow, from parsnips and peas to chilli peppers and lemon grasscultivation techniques – digging, sowing, feeding, weeding and harvesting, plus troubleshooting pests and diseasesthe allotment calendar – extensive, month-by-month look at what's in season, jobs for now and looking ahead

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Bookseller: M Godding Books Ltd (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 229072
Title: The Allotment Book
Author: Clevely, Andi
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Good Jacket
Quantity Available: 1
ISBN 10: 000720759X
ISBN 13: 9780007207596
Publisher: Collins
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 2006-04-03
Size: 25 to 30 cm tall, Quarto, (4to)
X weight: 33 oz

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The business trades in a variety of on-line products. Our business is currently expanding its already large collection of books, and other media. Established in 2005, the business became M Godding Ltd in April 2006. It is a family run business trading from Devizes in Wiltshire, England. It aims for satisfied customers through a friendly and efficient service. Our book shop specialises in rare, older used books including many first editions

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