Details: The only way to be sure of the quality of fruit & vegetables is to grow it personally & allotments provide a perfect opportunity for producing organically-grown fresh fruit, vegetables & flowers. The increasing popularity of allotments is testament to a growing consumer awareness of how chemically enhanced produce in our diet adversely affects our health & well-being. This book offers practical information & tips on all aspects of allotment gardening. Beginning with the basics, the book gives advice on planning & laying out a new plot, improving the soil & sowing from seed. A comprehensive directory of vegetables, herbs & fruit gives useful information on which varieties to plant & their cultivation, while a chapter on pests & diseases gives advice on protecting plants without using chemicals. Interspersed throughout are practical projects & tips for the allotment gardener. Ideal for: Aspiring gardeners looking to grow their own produce. This paperback has 96 pages & measures 28cm x 21.5cm x 0.6cm