Allotment Month By Month: Grow Your Own Fruit and Vegetables by Alan Buckingham - Non Fiction - Hardback

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780241360002
Publisher: DK (Dorling Kindersley)

Overview
Allotment Month By Month is the ultimate seasonal companion for anyone growing their own fruit and vegetables, whether on an allotment, in a kitchen garden, or in a small urban plot. Packed with month-by-month guidance, visual crop galleries, and troubleshooting advice, this beautifully illustrated DK reference takes the guesswork out of growing your own, helping gardeners of every experience level enjoy a bountiful, healthy harvest all year round.

About the Book
This practical, richly illustrated guide breaks the gardening year down into twelve clear monthly chapters, each explaining exactly what to sow, plant, and tend to as the seasons change. Every chapter is accompanied by a visual gallery showcasing the fruits, vegetables, and herbs that can be harvested that month, making planning simple and satisfying. At the heart of the book sit more than 60 detailed crop planners covering everything from herbs and kale to strawberries and rhubarb, giving growers a reliable catalogue of what thrives in an allotment or kitchen garden setting.

An "Allotment Know-How" chapter walks readers through preparing a plot, choosing the right tools and equipment, and making the most of available space through effective crop rotation. A dedicated "Troubleshooter" chapter addresses the warning signs of common pests, diseases, and disorders, with clear advice on prevention and treatment so growers can protect their harvest before problems take hold. This updated edition also includes refreshed variety recommendations and the latest expert growing advice, plus step-by-step projects such as building a compost bin, making it a genuinely useful year-round reference rather than a one-off read.

Whether you're a first-time vegetable grower or a seasoned allotment holder, this book answers the practical questions that matter most: when to sow, how to cultivate, how to use pesticides responsibly, and how to keep pests and diseases at bay through every season.

Key Benefits

• Month-by-month structure makes it easy to know exactly what to do and when
• Over 60 fruit, vegetable, and herb crop planners for easy reference
• Dedicated troubleshooting chapter for tackling pests, diseases, and disorders
• Visual harvest galleries for every month of the year
• Practical allotment know-how covering tools, plot preparation, and crop rotation
• Updated edition with the latest expert gardening advice and variety recommendations

About the Author
Alan Buckingham is a freelance writer, editor, gardener, and photographer with many years' experience in illustrated publishing. He has written extensively about gardening and photography, his two main interests, and illustrates his books with many of his own photographs. A long-time plot-holder on the Royal Paddocks Allotments near Hampton Court Palace, he regularly grows far more produce than his family can eat, and shares his passion for allotment life on Instagram as @allotmentdoctor.

Why You'll Love This Gardening Guide
Clear, month-by-month advice takes the stress out of growing your own, while the crop planners and troubleshooting tips make it an invaluable reference you'll return to season after season.

Please Note: Image shown is for illustration purposes. You will receive the UK edition with UK ISBN 9780241360002, as described.