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With today's concerns about pesticides and what we eat, organic gardening is taking off and nowhere more so than on allotments. Undergoing a revival in popularity, there are now over a million people involved on a regular basis and there are gardening columns in both newspapers and magazines dedicated to the subject. Caroline Foley's guide to "Practical Allotment Gardening" offers knowledgeable and inspirational advice for new and veteran gardeners alike. How to assess a new site and prepare it for cultivation, soil preparation and green manures, vegetable and fruit directories, propagation, harvesting and storage, are all covered. Accompanied by Clive Nichols' excellent photographs, the book also shows how attractive allotments can be whilst still maintaining their primary purpose of food production. The inclusion of sweet peas to attract pollinators, the planting of calendulas or tagetes to deter pests, add colour, scent and vibrancy to a plot making it a pleasant place to both work and relax. For the small annual fee, the enjoyment gained from allotments is rewarded a hundredfold. New friendships, a new hobby, fresh produce and a place to work off all the tensions of the day - what more can you ask for? - Lucy Watson
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The only way to be sure of the quality of fruit and vegetables is to grow it personally and allotments provide a perfect opportunity for producing organically-grown fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers. The increasing popularity of allotments is testament to a growing consumer awareness of how chemically enhanced produce in our diet adversely affects our health and well-being. This book offers practical information and tips on all aspects of allotment gardening. Beginning with the basics, the book gives advice on planning and laying out a new plot, improving the soil and sowing from seed. A comprehensive directory of vegetables, herbs and fruit gives useful information on which varieties to plant and their cultivation, while a chapter on pests and diseases gives advice on protecting plants without using chemicals. Interspersed throughout are practical projects and tips for the allotment gardener.
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70 of 71 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book was given to me as a gift when I first took on an allotment. A lovely, inspiring book. Full of practical suggestions and ideas. I now garden three allotments and still keep re-reading this book.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I purchased several books to help me with my new allotment, and found this was the most helpful by far. Particularly good on how to lay out an 'ideal' plot, plus a good mixture of interesting ideas and practical advice. Heartily recommended!
32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I was disappointed with the limited content of this book. It may be of value to some beginners as the information is kept to the bare essentials and is well set out but some large photographs occupy a good proportion of of a very slim volume and are neither inspiring or informative. If you have a rudimentary knowledge of gardening I would advise you to look elswhere. One in the RHS series may be a better option. Organic Gardening, that I bought at the same time, is well organised, very informative, has helpful diagrams and is not overpopulated with unnecessary photographs.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great Starter Book
For someone new to having an allotment this is a great little book. Explains even basic stuff. I hadn't really thought about paths until I got this book. Read more
Published 6 months ago by The Sunday Girl
Allotment Gardening
When we acquired our allotment we bought this book
It has been very helpful the different projects listed are
bullet pointed and numbered making everything clear and easy... Read more
It has been very helpful the different projects listed are
bullet pointed and numbered making everything clear and easy... Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2010 by John Mason
Practical Allotment Gardening
I was a little disappointed in the contents of this book. Allotment history maybe useful to some, but I wanted more practical advice. Read more
Published on 27 July 2007 by D. M. Trowsdale
Allotments Made Easier
I've just taken on a very overgrown allotment (June 2005) and this book has helped with the clearing, planning and eventual planting of the allotment. Read more
Published on 22 Aug 2005
Practical Allotment Gardening
I though this was a wonderful book, and keep refering to it, as the season continues. The photographs are helpful, informative, and inspire me to achieve the same. Read more
Published on 28 May 2003
A complete waste of money
I am at a loss to understand what the purpose of this book is. It looks like it has been cobbled together in a hurry, without a systematic approach, and features enfuriatingly... Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2002
Fantastically useful
As a new allotment gardener I have found this book to be no end of help. From setting up the plot all the way through to storing vegetables, it has been a great help.
Published on 19 May 2002 by natcatmoore@hotmail.com
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