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Joe's allotment: planning and planting a productive plot

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With hardly any previous veg-growing experience and even less time, whenGardener's Worlddesign guru Joe Swift decided to take on a 250 sq metre allotment in north London, some people thought he was mad. But with hard work and dedication, in less than a year Joe created his very own urban oasis and a source of delicious, fresh, organic produce for himself and his family.

In this book Joe takes us through every stage of his education as an allotment gardener, from putting his name on the council waiting list to harvesting his first crops. He reveals everything he's learned about acquiring a plot, clearing the site, planning the beds, and planting, nurturing and protecting his fruit and vegetables. All the techniques he has mastered are described and illustrated, step by step.

Joe also introduces us to his Veg Heroes like Monty Don and Geoff Hamilton - fellow plot-holders with years of experience and the crops to show for it - who inspired Joe to take up veg growing in the first place. And he shares with us his enjoyment of allotment gardening, the combination of hard work, fresh air and a sense of community that makes his plot such a special place to be.

Whether you are an established allotment gardener or are thinking of putting your name down for a plot,Joe's Allotmentwill provide you with a wealth of advice and inspiration.

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Product Details
BBC Digital
1409070131 / 9781409070139
eBook (EPUB)
635
31/05/2012
England
English
271 pages
Copy: 10%; print: 10%
TV tie-in Description based on print version record.