The Essential Allotment Guide Av John Harrison

<p><b>An invaluable source of information. - <i>Scotland's Weekly News</i></b><br><b>Britain's greatest allotment authority. - <i>The Independent</i></b><br><b>The Essential Allotment Guide is the next best thing to having a weather-beaten old gardener as a next-door neighbour. Calm, practical and endlessly resourceful, this useful manual provides advice on everything from dismantling a second-hand greenhouse...to the mysteries of making organic fertiliser. - <i>Daily Mail</i></b><br><br>Get the best out of your allotment and enjoy the taste of real food<br>As more and more of us seek to enjoy our own freshly grown fruit and vegetables, so allotments are increasingly popular. Expert John Harrison shows you how to:<br>- Get your own allotment - top tips to help you beat the waiting list!<br>- Clear an allotment and safely dispose of rubbish<br>- Plan your plot for maximum production<br>- Build compost bins and raised beds using recycled materials<br>- Give your family pesticide-free organic food<br>- Reduce food miles and carbon footprint<br>- Keep the children occupied and helping<br><br>Praise for John Harrison's <b><i>Vegetable Growing Month by Month</i>:</b><br><br>"...solid words of advice, written in a way that everyone will understand."<br>Medwyn Williams, Chairman of the National Vegetable Society and member of the Fruit and Vegetable Committee of the Royal Horticultural Society.</p>