Another inspiring yet practical book from Charles Dowding.

- Rozie Apps, Permaculture Magazine

It is impossible not to feel inspired by the unique combination of helpful guidance and enthusiastic encouragement of experimentation. As Charles proves, there is no plot of land too wild to tame, a building site too overgrown with weeds or an unwanted lawn that can't be turned into a productive and beautiful garden area.

- Chris Allen, Gardening TImes

This is yet another book that will, as a manual, be on my bookshelf, but it will sure spend more in my hand than on the shelf.

- Michael Smith, Green (Living) Review

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<i>How to Create a New Vegetable Garden</i> is the best vegetable gardening book I have read for a long time.

- ThePottingShed.co.uk,

If this doesn't encourage more of us to turn our gardens into productive and beautiful spaces, I don't know what will.

- Anne Swithinbank, broadcaster and gardening writer,

Whether you're a dedicated gardener or a newcomer to the word of growing, take a look: Charles's methods work beautifully.

- Mark Diacono, gardener, food writer and broadcaster,

How to clear weeds and grow great plants: Charles explains from a wealth of experience.

- Sarah Raven, journalist and garden writer,

The UK’s leading no-dig gardening expert, Charles Dowding, draws on his years of experience to show how easy it is to start a new vegetable garden.Any plot - whether a building site, overgrown with weeds or unwanted lawn - can be turned into a beautiful and productive vegetable area. Charles's no-nonsense and straightforward advice is the perfect starting point for the beginner or experienced gardener.The book takes you step-by-step through everything - from planning, clearing the ground and the early stages of starting a vegetable garden, to growing in polytunnels and greenhouses. There is also helpful guidance on how to use mulch, ways to minimise digging, and planting/sowing tips across the seasons.Filled with labour-saving ideas and the techniques that Charles uses to garden so successfully, How to Create a Vegetable Garden is illustrated throughout with photos and tales from Charles's first year in his new vegetable garden.
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A practical book to take you through the stages of creating a new vegetable garden from scratch - using any plot of land. Filled with useful advice and and guidance, it will help you to realise the full potential of your garden.
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Foreword by Steve MercerIntroductionPart One: Clearing ground and preparing soil1. Starting points2. Beauty in the food garden3. The setting4. Clearing ground5. Mulching6. Building beds7. Dig versus no-dig (with compost)8. Dig versus no-dig (without compost)Part Two: Sowing and growing9. Raising plants under cover10. Early sowing and plantings11. Successional sowings and plantings12. One bed, one year13. Growing under cover14. Hot beds15. Perennial vegetablesAppendix: Seasons and climate zonesGlossaryResourcesIndex
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A step-by-step guide to creating a new vegetable garden from scratch - on any size of plot.
An essential guide to starting a vegetable garden and growing throughout the seasons.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780857844743
Publisert
2019-02-01
Utgiver
Vendor
Green Books
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
168 mm
Dybde
16 mm
AldersnivĂĽ
G, 01
SprĂĽk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
256

Forfatter

Biographical note

Charles Dowding is a veteran organic grower and has written several books on vegetable gardening. He contributes articles to numerous magazines, including Gardeners’ World, Gardens Illustrated and Grow It!, and gives regular talks and courses. Charles is an internationally recognised organic gardening expert and frequently appears on radio and television, including BBC Radio 4’s The Long View and BBC’s Gardeners’ World.