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Allotment Gardening For Dummies


Allotment Gardening For Dummies


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von: Sven Wombwell

16,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: EPUB
Veröffentl.: 05.03.2010
ISBN/EAN: 9780470664483
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 464

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<i>Allotment Gardening For Dummies</i> is a lively, hands-on guide to getting the most out of your allotment. Whether you're interested in eating fresh, saving money, getting exercise or enjoying wholesome family fun, this is the guide for you. The step-by-step advice takes you through all the stages in the process, from securing an allotment and preparing your plot, to choosing what to grow and enjoying the benefits of abundant fresh food and a sociable and healthy hobby. With over 50 handy line drawings, plus information on how to grow organic and advice on storing and cooking the food you grow, this guide really does have it all! <p><i><b>Allotment Gardening For Dummies</b></i> includes:</p> <p><b>Part 1: Getting to Grips with Allotment Gardening<br /> </b>Chapter 1: What Are Allotments All About?<br /> Chapter 2: Getting hold of an Allotment<br /> Chapter 3: Getting Started</p> <p><b>Part 2: Preparing for Allotment Success<br /> </b>Chapter 4: Deciding What to Grow, When<br /> Chapter 5: Preparing Your Plot<br /> Chapter 6: Keeping Your Soil Healthy<br /> Chapter 7: Keeping Your Plants Healthy<br /> Chapter 8: Growing Organic</p> <p><b>Part 3: Growing a Few of Your Favourite Vegetables<br /> </b>Chapter 9: Going Underground<br /> Chapter 10: The Staples<br /> Chapter 11: Growing Leafy Greens<br /> Chapter 12: Planting Peas, Beans and Other Pods<br /> Chapter 13: Growing More Exotic Veg</p> <p><b>Part 4: Extending Your Allotment Repetoire<br /> </b>Chapter 14: Growing Wholesome Herbs<br /> Chapter 15: Growing Fruitful Fruit<br /> Chapter 16: Nurturing Flowers on an Allotment</p> <p><b>Part 5: Getting the Most Out of Your Allotment<br /> </b>Chapter 17: Involving Children Around the Allotment<br /> Chapter 18: Hobnobbing with Allotment Society<br /> Chapter 19: Growing Giant Veg</p> <p><b>Part 6: The Part of Tens</b> <b>Chapter<br /> </b>Chapter 20: Ten Common Accidents and How to Prevent Them<br /> Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Revive a Flagging Allotment</p>
<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part I: Getting to Grips with Allotment Gardening 7</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Discovering What Allotments Are All About 9</p> <p>Chapter 2: Getting Hold of an Allotment 17</p> <p><b>Part II: Preparing for Allotment Success 25</b></p> <p>Chapter 3: Getting Started 27</p> <p>Chapter 4: Deciding What to Grow and When 43</p> <p>Chapter 5: Preparing Your Plot 57</p> <p>Chapter 6: Keeping Your Soil Healthy 77</p> <p>Chapter 7: Keeping Your Plants Healthy 97</p> <p>Chapter 8: Growing Organic 125</p> <p><b>Part III: Growing Your Favourite Vegetables 139</b></p> <p>Chapter 9: Going Underground with Root Vegetables 141</p> <p>Chapter 10: Exploring More Root Vegetables 161</p> <p>Chapter 11: Bringing Home the Brassicas 175</p> <p>Chapter 12: Growing Wholesome Herbs 195</p> <p>Chapter 13: Cultivating Everyday Essentials 215</p> <p>Chapter 14: Growing Leafy Greens 245</p> <p>Chapter 15: Planting Beans, Peas and Other Odds and Pods 265</p> <p>Chapter 16: Growing More Unusual Veg 285</p> <p><b>Part IV: Extending Your Allotment Repertoire 307</b></p> <p>Chapter 17: Growing Fruitful Fruit 309</p> <p>Chapter 18: Nurturing Flowers on an Allotment 339</p> <p><b>Part V: Getting the Most Out of Your Allotment 355</b></p> <p>Chapter 19: Involving Children on the Allotment 357</p> <p>Chapter 20: Hobnobbing with Allotment Society 371</p> <p>Chapter 21: Entering the World of Giants 379</p> <p><b>Part VI: The Part of Tens 395</b></p> <p>Chapter 22: Ten Common Mistakes to Avoid 397</p> <p>Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Revive a Flagging Allotment 405</p> <p>Index 411</p>
<p>Sven Wombwell is a garden and allotment expert. He starred in BBC1's Garden Invaders series, presenting with Charlie Dimmock, and has featured on GMTV, This Morning and UKTV Style Gardens, amongst other programmes. Alongside his media commitments, Sven designs gardens around the globe.</p>
<p>Dust off your wellies and get ready for reams of delicious allotment produce</p> <p>Whether you're hoping to get a foot on the allotment ladder or need to rejuvenate a flagging patch, this essential guide will get you on track in no time. The step-by-step advice and useful illustrations will help you organise your plan of attack and grow healthy veg, fruit, herbs and flowers. With handy tips on how to cook the things you've grown and useful info on growing organically, allotment gardening doesn't get easier than this!</p> <ul> <li> <p>Get to grips with the basics – unearth the perfect plot, swot up on allotment rules and regs and prepare your tools for action</p> </li> <li> <p>Lay the groundwork for success – map out your space, banish weeds and learn how to look after your soil</p> </li> <li> <p>Grow your favourite vegetables – take your pick from potatoes, carrots, parsnips, broccoli, onions, tomatoes, salad leaves, peas, beans, sweetcorn, artichokes, peppers, aubergines and more</p> </li> <li> <p>Extend your allotment repertoire – move beyond veg to cultivate delicious fruit, zesty herbs and attractive flowers</p> </li> <li> <p>Get the most out of your allotment – involve the kids, enjoy allotment social life and impress your mates with giant vegetables</p> </li> </ul> <p>Open the book and find:</p> <ul> <li> <p>What tools and equipment you'll need</p> </li> <li> <p>An allotment calendar, helping you decide what to grow, when</p> </li> <li> <p>The best ways to kill weeds, fight disease and deter pests</p> </li> <li> <p>How to keep your soil healthy</p> </li> <li> <p>Cooking tips for allotment produce</p> </li> <li> <p>Advice on creating your own compost heap</p> </li> <li> <p>Simple and safe projects for kids</p> </li> <li> <p>How to prevent common allotment disasters</p> </li> <li> <p>Ways to revive a tired allotment</p> </li> </ul> <p>Learn to:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Navigate waiting lists and find the best patch for you</p> </li> <li> <p>Prepare your soil to encourage tip-top growth</p> </li> <li> <p>Plant a huge range of fruit, veg, herbs and flowers</p> </li> <li> <p>Grow organically and get the most from your space</p> </li> </ul>

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