There’s a secret to successful organic gardening — and when you know what it is, your garden does all the hard work for you.

It will perhaps come as no surprise that Jamie Oliver grows his own organic vegetables. After all, if you’re a top chef, you need the highest quality, freshest ingredients for your recipes.

But access to high quality ingredients shouldn’t be limited to the top chefs.

Growing organic vegetables is one of the most natural things you can do to cultivate a healthy (and delicious) lifestyle.

Yet, despite the lure of clean, nutritious vegetables, completely free of harmful chemicals, many people are intimidated by the idea of organic gardening.

• What about the pests?
• How do I deal with weeds?
• How will I keep my tomatoes free from disease?

  They’re all valid questions, and if you’re worried about them, you’re in good company.

  The majority of domestic gardeners still use conventional methods — and this means they’ll resort to weed killers and chemical slug pellets when their crops are under attack.

  But the beauty of organic gardening is that it’s all about prevention rather than cure.

  You’ll never be able to completely escape the odd snail or dandelion… but when you start your garden with organic methods from Day 1, you can significantly reduce your chances of running into problems with pests and diseases… and that means you’ll have far less reasons to even think about using chemicals.

  It all comes down to creating a self-nourishing environment that encourages biodiversity. Do that, and you’ll have a garden that supports your crops… so you don’t have to.

  In How to Grow Amazing Organic Vegetables, you’ll find everything you need to build a successful organic vegetable patch from the ground up. You’ll discover:

  • The 5 fundamental building blocks of organic gardening — and how to use them to build a successful vegetable patch
  • Essential tools and equipment for organic gardening success
  • The #1 component of a thriving organic garden — and how you can cultivate it in yours
  • Everything you’ll ever need to know about home composting (and why it’s essential for your garden)
  • Why crop rotation is your secret weapon in organic growing (and how to do it easily)
  • Seed-sowing tips to encourage a productive harvest
  • What to do to manage pests, weeds, and diseases (because not even the most ecologically balanced garden is completely immune)
  • Helpful harvest and storage tips so you can make sure all of your bounty is well-used
  • A month-by-month guide to successful gardening maintenance
  • Hardiness zones demystified (with helpful information for gardeners in the US, the UK, Australia, and Canada)
  • Detailed growing guides for the easiest vegetables for organic-gardening newbies

    And much more.

    If the idea of pest control and weed management has put you off the idea of growing organically, you’ve been missing the key principle of organic gardening.

    When you have a clear plan from the very beginning, you can make your garden do the work for you… and you’ll reap the rewards in the form of the tastiest, most nutrient-dense harvest you could possibly hope for.

    If you’re ready to turn your backyard into a thriving world of organic treats, then scroll up and click “Add to Cart” right now.

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Whether it’s pointers on how to get started or expert hints for the seasoned gardener, 201 Ideas for Growing Fruit and Veg is packed with useful gardening know-how. From simple projects for growing veg in small plots, to inspired ideas for ensuring that your crops grow successfully year on year, you will find here a wealth of advice, all gathered from the years of gardening experience of the team at Britain’s biggest-selling gardening magazine.

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Romance, friendship, joy and the possibility of happy endings: the heartwarming novel by number one bestseller, Katie Fforde.

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1963: Lizzie has just arrived in London, determined to make the best of her new-found freedom.

Her mother may be keen that she should have a conventional wedding in the country to a Suitable Man chosen by her . . . but she definitely wants to have some fun first.

Soon Lizzie has cut her hair fashionably short, bought herself a minidress, and moved in with two of her best friends in a grand but run-down house in Belgravia.

Before long, Lizzie’s life is so exciting that she has forgotten all about her mother’s marriage plans.

All she can think about is that the handsome man she is falling in love with appears to be engaged to someone else . . .
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Praise for A Wedding in the Country . . .

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