Grow your Own Fruit and Veg

In these turbulent times, people are rediscovering a passion for gardening and home produce, and Alan Titchmarsh is here to provide the definitive book on the subject. This comprehensive guide will tell you everything you need to know about fruit and vegetables and how to grow them, from herbs, baby veg, salads, and every-day fruits to gourmet and unusual varieties. As well as providing the key facts needed to yield good results and what to do when things go wrong, the text is sprinkled with Alan's personal observations, anecdotes, culinary tips and quirky historical uses. Alan's practical approach starts from scratch for those who've never grown their own before, but is also ideal for those with some experience who might be growing edibles in a new way - perhaps in a small space that needs to look attractive, or on a new allotment. Lavishly illustrated throughout, Grow Your Own Fruit and Veg offers inspiration, in-depth knowledge and practical advice, whether you are looking to be self-sufficient or just to grow a few items on your patio or window box.

Alan Titchmarsh is the author of over 40 books about gardening, including How to be a Gardener Book 1: Back to Basics; natural history titles including British Isles: A Natural History and The Nature of Britain; three autobiographies and a number ofnovels. He has twice been named 'Gardening Writer of the Year' and for four successive years was voted 'Television Personality of the Year' by the Garden Writers' Guild. Alan has appeared on radio and television both as a gardening expert and as an interviewer and presenter, and is the current presenter of Love Your Garden and Grow Your Own At Home on ITV.