With hardly any previous veg-growing experience and even less time,
when Gardener's World design guru Joe Swift decided to take on
a 250 sq metre allotment in north London, some people thought he
was mad. But with hard work and dedication, in less than a year Joe
created his very own urban oasis and a source of delicious, fresh,
organic produce for himself and his family. In this book Joe takes
us through every stage of his education as an allotment gardener,
from putting his name on the council waiting list to harvesting his
first crops. He reveals everything he's learned about acquiring
a plot, clearing the site, planning the beds, and planting,
nurturing and protecting his fruit and vegetables. All the
techniques he has mastered are described and illustrated, step by
step. Joe also introduces us to his Veg Heroes like Monty Don and
Geoff Hamilton - fellow plot-holders with years of experience and
the crops to show for it - who inspired Joe to take up veg growing
in the first place. And he shares with us his enjoyment of
allotment gardening, the combination of hard work, fresh air and a
sense of community that makes his plot such a special place to be.
Whether you are an established allotment gardener or are thinking
of putting your name down for a plot, Joe's Allotment will
provide you with a wealth of advice and inspiration.
