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Succulent soft fruit, including strawberries, raspberries, currants, blackberries and blueberries, are one of nature's best gifts. The different types and most popular varieties are described with useful information on their history, growing habits, nutritional facts and culinary uses. There is also key advice on essential tools and preparing the soil prior to planting and propagation. The illustrated section on practical cultivation presents detailed information on cultivating, whether you have a kitchen garden, a small garden plot with some space in the borders, or room for a few containers. The techniques include training, supporting and pruning soft fruit, as well as protecting plants from the weather, pests and diseases, and harvesting and storing crops.
The most popular varieties of tomato are described and illustrated in this gardener's guide. Includes useful information on growing habitats, flavor, texture, size, and color.
Greens, or leaf vegetables, all have edible green leaves and stems. They include spinach, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, sprouting broccoli and calabrese, cabbage, kale, lettuce, Chinese greens, kohlrabi and Swiss chard. This type of vegetable is also highly nutritious, contributing essential vitamins and minerals in the diet, and they are particularly healthy if they are home grown and eaten soon after harvesting. The main types of greens are described with useful information about the different varieties that can be grown, their history, cultivation requirements and cooking uses. There is advice on essential tools, preparing the soil for new crops, crop rotation and growing greens in rows and blocks. The illustrated section on practical cultivation details information on growing and caring for each type of vegetable and how to harvest and store them. There are suggestions for when and where to plant greens, and how to keep them in tip-top condition by dealing with any pests and diseases that may occur.
From the well-known carrots, potatoes and swedes to the more unusual kohl rabi, salsify and scorzonera, this title gives expert guidance on all aspects of growing root vegetables. There is key advice on how to prepare the soil, planting and common pests and diseases, as well as suggestions for cooking with your crop. So whether you are a novice gardener or an expert looking to introduce variety in your garden, this guide has something for everyone.
Wonderful to grow not just for culinary purposes, but also for home remedies and simply for fragrance, growing your own herbs is certainly a rewarding pastime. This compact reference describes all the main types of herb, along with useful information about the different varieties, their history, cultivation requirements and cooking uses. There is key advice on planting outdoors, indoors, growing in containers from seed, harvesting and storing. Sections on pests and diseases and how to care for each type of herb are also provided. Novices and experts alike should glean useful information from this book.
Growing tree fruit can be one of the most satisfying jobs in the garden. Fruit trees can be highly decorative, whether grown individually or trained as fans and espaliers. All the main types of fruit tree are described in this guide, including apple, banana, cherry and plum. There is useful information about the different varieties, and their history, and practical tip boxes explain how to use and cook your crop. A vital section on soil preparation, pruning and pests and diseases make this book useful for the novice grower, and will encourage the more experienced gardener to experiment with new varieties.
Squashes and pumpkins come in many shapes, sizes and colours. This guide also covers other members of the gourd family, from marrows to courgettes and cucumbers. It lays out the different varieties and shows them in glorious full colour. Practical information is given on how to grow each type, as well as harvesting and cooking uses, making this a handy addition to any kitchen gardener's library.
Potatoes are easy to grow and there are wonderful varieties which can't be found in supermarkets. In this guide a range of potatoes are described and illustrated. Information on their history and culinary uses is included as well as how-to gardening techniques.