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OverviewAre you keen to get an allotment, but don't know where to start? Would you like help to successfully grow your own produce? Are you thinking about keeping livestock on your allotment? 'Get Started with Your Allotment' is written by the UK's leading Allotment Society and designed specifically for all those new to allotments. It will take you step-by-step through the joys of allotment gardening, right from the very first stages of finding an allotment through to keeping livestock. It is designed for both beginners and those with some experience, and has plenty of information for those who wish to involve their children and family members in their new pursuit. With a complete guide to the tools needed, the ideal crops to grow, the soil conditions, troubleshooting and plenty of legal advice, it is the most complete guide available from the country's most experienced and trusted source of allotment wisdom. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Geoff StokesPublisher: John Murray Press Imprint: Teach Yourself Dimensions: Width: 13.50cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.188kg ISBN: 9781444107388ISBN 10: 1444107380 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 30 July 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of Contents: Introduction 1: What is an allotment? 2: Obtaining a plot : Tenancy Agreements : Costs 3: Getting Started : Clearing a neglected plot : Checking soil type and soil conditions : Planning your plot : Soil preparation : Crop rotation : How much time? 4: Essential tools : Tools : Composting : Water 5: What to grow 6: Allotment Buildings 7: Children on allotments 8: Livestock 9: Wildlife on allotments 10: Allotment and gardening associations : ResourcesReviews'This excellent book...covers everything from tools, recipes, advice of which crops to grow and legal and troubles shooting advice. A perfect starting point for beginners, but it's so full of expertise that even old allotment stagers will like it and learn from it.' -- Oxford Times 'This excellent book...covers everything from tools, recipes, advice of which crops to grow and legal and troubles shooting advice. A perfect starting point for beginners, but it's so full of expertise that even old allotment stagers will like it and learn from it.' -- Oxford Times 20090625 'This excellent book...covers everything from tools, recipes, advice of which crops to grow and legal and troubles shooting advice.' 'A perfect starting point for beginners, but it's so full of expertise that even old allotment stagers will like it and learn from it.' Oxford Times Author InformationGeoff Stokes was Secretary of the NSALG until 2010. Representing allotments and gardens nationwide, the NSALG provides membership to societies and gardeners. One of the most frequently cited organizations by the national media, it publishes a quarterly newsletter and provides advice and support to the public, and consultation/feedback to local/national government. It has close links with major gardening publications and retailers. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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