RHS Grow Your Own Veg Through the Year
365 Days of Homegrown Vegetables & Herbs
Author: Royal Horticultural Society
The ultimate handbook for how to plan smart, grow sustainably and eat healthily with home-grown crops 365 days a year.
30th December 2024
Hardcover
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The ultimate handbook for how to plan smart, grow sustainably and eat healthily with home-grown crops 365 days a year.
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'If you are thinking of growing veg or have already an allotment or vegetable patch, this comprehensive handbook should help you learn how to plant smart, grow sustainably and eat healthily every day of the year.' Independent
In Grow Your Own Veg Through the Year experts from the world-renowned Royal Horticultural Society reveal the best vegetables and herbs to grow today, with practical advice to produce healthy harvests from any size of plot. From the widest range of tomatoes and potatoes to the more eclectic edibles such as oca and ginger, this book shows you how to: Choose vegetables, herbs, edible flowers and exoticcrops for the best home-grown taste Pick plants for every situation: sun, shade, dry soil,damp soil, pots, raised beds, vertical veg and windowsills Make plans for a rainbow harvest and great gut health Grow crops using RHS sustainable practice to supporteco-systems, and protect wildlife and the planet Plan your year to save time and energy and to maximize whatyou can grow Feel confident with 120+ crops, grouped into families,with problem-solving tips and best varietiesAbout the Author
Sheila Das began her edible growing journey via an allotment. After time spent working at Royal Botanic Garden, Kew and English Heritage, Sheila is now responsible for education, edibles, seed and wellbeing at RHS Wisley. Sheila is passionate about growing food in sustainable ways to support planetary and human health and cultivates a wide range of vegetables in her home garden and allotment.
Pavlina Kapsalis trained at RHS Wisley and has worked in its edibles team for a decade. She helped create Wisley's World Food Garden and specialises in unusual crops. She gives podcasts, and is a keen allotment grower who loves cooking and experimenting with home-grown veg.Paul Kettell leads the Edibles Team at RHS Garden Wisley. He trained in organic crop production, ran a vegetable box scheme and looks after a small vineyard. He is enjoying being a part of the transformation to more sustainable garden practices at RHS Wisley.Elizabeth Mooney works with the edibles team at RHS Wisley. She began allotment growing as a teenager, then trained at Wisley before joining Wisley's World Food Garden. She gives talks on edibles and is passionate about no-dig. Gareth Richards is Associate Editor of The Garden magazine and curates the weekly RHS podcast. He trained at Writtle University College and is a keen allotment grower of many kinds of fruit, vegetables and herbs.Pete Wilson is team leader for the School of Horticulture at RHS Wisley. He grew up on an organic market garden and has grown vegetables most of his life. He studied garden design and horticulture, taught horticulture at Plumpton College, and has an allotment in Brighton, Sussex.Product Details
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