Drawing directly from his experience as an acclaimed climate-change
gardener, and of setting up a kitchen garden from scratch for River
Cottage, Mark explains the practical aspects of organic growing,
introduces us to a whole world of vegetables we may not have
previously considered, and does away with alienating gardening
jargon once and for all. Mark begins with a catalogue of vegetables
that will grow in this country, explaining for each their benefits,
what varieties to go for, dos and don'ts, and popular culinary
uses. He then invites us to create a wish list of foods, and shows
us his own list from his early gardening days. Next, he explains
how to turn this wish list into a coherent kitchen garden plan
appropriate for our space, whether it be a patch of acidic soil, a
roof-top garden or an allotment, whether we put on our wellies in
every free moment or are 'time-poor' gardeners. Then he puts all
the theory into practice, showing us how to look after nutrients in
the soil, how to resist pests and diseases, and how to make our
garden sustainable and organic. In clear, concise sections we learn
about seed trays, supporting plants with climbing structures,
mulching, composting, companion planting, irrigation and promoting
pollination, and there are additional tables showing sowing and
harvesting times, plant sizes, and alternative varieties of plants
for different sites.About thirty recipes and a directory of useful
addresses finish the book, and the handbook is complemented by
bright colour photography throughout. Practical and inspiring, with
a textured hard cover and an introduction by Hugh
Fearnley-Whittingstall, "Veg Patch" is destined to join Handbooks
No. 1, 2 and 3 as an indispensible household reference.
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