Joy's authoritative, clearly organized and easy-to-follow advice covers every aspect of vegetable gardening, including preparing and looking after soil; manures, composts and fertilizers; growing techniques; pests, diseases and weeds; protection; and planning and making good use of space. The second half of the book provides information for over 100 vegetables, including soil requirements, cultivation, pests and diseases and cultivars.
Comprehensively revised, the book now includes unusual vegetables from the increasingly wide range available today, new varieties and modern techniques and up-to-date research. It addresses the concerns of 21st century gardeners and is totally organic in its approach. A joy to read, it is a classic guide for today's generation of vegetable growers.
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Joy's authoritative, clearly organized and easy-to-follow advice covers every aspect of vegetable gardening, including preparing and looking after soil; manures, composts and fertilizers; growing techniques; pests, diseases and weeds; protection; and planning and making good use of space. The second half of the book provides information for over 100 vegetables, including soil requirements, cultivation, pests and diseases and cultivars.
Comprehensively revised, the book now includes unusual vegetables from the increasingly wide range available today, new varieties and modern techniques and up-to-date research. It addresses the concerns of 21st century gardeners and is totally organic in its approach. A joy to read, it is a classic guide for today's generation of vegetable growers.
Imprint | Frances Lincoln |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | May 2002 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | May 2002 |
Authors | Joy Larkcom |
Dimensions | 200 x 130 x 28mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - B-format |
Pages | 384 |
Edition | Revised Ed |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7112-1963-2 |
Barcode | 9780711219632 |
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LSN | 0-7112-1963-X |