Allan Shepherd lives in Wales and leads the life of an environmental pioneer. A passionate advocate of practical organics, he works closely with CAT, the Centre for Alternative Technology. He has forged a unique style of writing, tackling big issues with humour and irreverence.

His books include The Organic Garden, The Little Book of Compost, The Little Book of Garden Heroes and Curious Incidents in the Garden at Night-time. Visit his website at www.allanshepherd.com.