Allotments by Jane Eastoe Jane Eastoe guides you through allotment life, from how to find an allotment, how to plan one out, what to grow, crop rotation, how to store your harvest plus some of the best recipes so you enjoy the fruits of your labour. Great gardening information is given for each crop
- from potatoes & carrots to aubergines & chillies. What to grow when, what to grow where plus a calendar of work for the laziest to the most energetic allotment holder.
- hardback- 25 colour & black & white illustrations- 104 pages- 177 x 110mm

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Alphabet Glitter Stickers Twinkle Making Memories Twinkle Christmas collection is a crafters delight, contemporary & fresh in a traditional colour way with a hint of sparkle. Perfect for all your festive crafting projects. Each pack contains 114 Stickers. ...

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