{"product_id":"9780007372454_the-allotment-book","title":"The Allotment Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully illustrated celebration of the blood, sweat and joy to be had ‘growing your own’ in an allotment – with the in-depth, practical gardening know-how for which Collins is renowned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo longer considered the preserve of old men in sheds, allotment gardening is currently enjoying a renaissance of interest. People of all ages and from all walks of life are digging their own plots in search of the ultimate in fresh, organic produce – and you cannot get more locally-sourced than your own allotment!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book testifies to the vibrancy of allotment culture, aiming both to inspire the next generation of plot-holders and to provide all the practical knowledge needed to turn a patch of soil into a lifelong adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpen to all the eco-gardening techniques, and the various weird and wonderful ways people make use of their plots, contents include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe history of allotments – from 19th century origins, through wartime ‘Dig for Victory’, to the cosmopolitan communities of today; features photos and interviews with current plot-holders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplanning your perfect allotment – finding it, assessing it, clearing the ground and working out what to grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe brown stuff – all you need to know about soil management, the key to growing success\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echoosing a gardening method – organic, biodynamic, rotation beds, companion planting, greenhouse, multi-level, potager, cottage garden, and so on…\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe hard stuff – constructing sheds, compost bins, cold frames, fruit cages, ponds, seating and play areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eselecting crops – what and how to grow, from parsnips and peas to chilli peppers and lemon grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecultivation techniques – digging, sowing, feeding, weeding and harvesting, plus troubleshooting pests and diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe allotment calendar – extensive, month-by-month look at what’s in season, jobs for now and looking ahead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Andi Clevely","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47275076288661,"sku":"9780007372454","price":9.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780007372454.png?v=1776776322","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780007372454_the-allotment-book","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}