{"product_id":"allotment-month-by-month-alan-buckingham-gardening-hardback","title":"Allotment Month By Month: Grow Your Own Fruit and Vegetables by Alan Buckingham - Non Fiction - Hardback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780241360002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e DK (Dorling Kindersley)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllotment 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \"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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth-by-month structure makes it easy to know exactly what to do and when\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 60 fruit, vegetable, and herb crop planners for easy reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated troubleshooting chapter for tackling pests, diseases, and disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual harvest galleries for every month of the year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical allotment know-how covering tools, plot preparation, and crop rotation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated edition with the latest expert gardening advice and variety recommendations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlan 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Gardening Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClear, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Image shown is for illustration purposes. 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