Gardening

Your dedicated space to plan your Vegetable & Gardening journey.
Along with tasks and projects, that go hand in hand.

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Like most other container gardens, your veggies will do best in potting mixes made for containers. Fill the containers so the soil is at least 2-3 inches below the rim (that extra space at the top will give you room to water deeply without overflowing the container). Water the soil just before planting.

This book has been written for anyone that is looking to start growing great-tasting herbs and vegetables in the easiest way possible.

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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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Incredible! reveals how one town decided to take control of its own future – with vegetables. The future looks bleak. The economy’s in the doldrums. We’ve lost faith in politicians and big business. Over all that looms the threat of climate change – extreme weather is already sending shock waves through global food supplies. But a once-forgotten Yorkshire mill town is spreading a new story of hope…This is the tale of an extraordinary local food movement that has become a worldwide phenomenon. Told by Pam Warhurst, co-founder of Incredible Edible Todmorden, and writer Joanna Dobson, the book invites readers into a humorous, inspiring and often moving series of stories that brought people together through the simple method of planting vegetables in public places. People have found that when they put edible plants in their front gardens, they get to know their neighbours, building a community one conversation at a time. When they grow fruit trees at school, children learn life skills. And when market traders stock local produce, they build business networks. Incredible Edible Todmorden has sparked similar projects across the world – and it could be your story, too! Incredible! Plant Veg, Grow a Revolution has an international audience, appealing to anyone who cares about the environment, gardening, community, education or local enterprise.

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Jekka McVicar’s passion for herbs has evolved over 40 years. In this, her first cookery book, ‘queen of herbs’ Jekka offers over 250 original recipes using simple garden herbs, along with tips for growing and maintaining them.

Herbs have long been a part of British culinary history, yet few people utilise them to their full potential. Incredibly versatile, not only do herbs impart flavour, aroma and texture to dishes, they are extremely beneficial to our health.

Much more than a cookbook, Jekka’s Herb Kitchen features 50 herbs with a chapter and recipes devoted to each – Jekka’s huge knowledge of each herb’s history, cultivation and medicinal and culinary uses is unsurpassed. Her recipes are simple and economical – she shows how herbs can transform a cheap cut of meat, enliven a pasta sauce, and even add delight to desserts. She also offers suggestions for how best to combine herbs and what parts to use, gives ideas for using up a glut of a specific herb, and advises on how to preserve your herbs for the winter months.

Moreover, this volume is a family affair – many of Jekka’s recipes are inspired by her grandmother and mother, and the stunning illustrations are by Jekka’s daughter, Hannah McVicar. With colour photographs throughout, this is a unique and beautiful volume from the UK’s foremost authority on herbs.

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Marianne North was a remarkable Victorian artist, who had a great eye for botanical detail. She set out in 1871 on a painterly progress through world flora. This beautiful mini calendar features 12 exquisite paintings created by North on her vast trips across the world. Her incredible collection is now housed at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, London. Informative text accompanies each work and the datepad features previous and next month’s views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.

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Transform your Garden Dreams into Reality. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting out, MY GARDEN PLANNER AND LOG BOOK includes a range of handy planning pages to ensure your garden thrives all year round

Garden Planning Made Easy: Use our seasonal, monthly and weekly garden planning pages, chart out planting schedules, design layouts and keep track of every plant’s progress with dedicated log pages and much more.

Features:

• Garden Layout Templates

• A Seasonal Task Planner

• Monthly Task Planners

• Weekly Task Planners

• Plants & Bulbs Planner

• Vegetables & Herbs Planner

• Fruit Harvesting Planner

• Seeding Log

• Transplanting Log

• Seed Packet Log

• Pests & Diseases

• Plant Profiles

• Garden Budget

• Garden Wish List

• Notes Section

Let us help you bring your dream garden to life.

Grab your copy of MY GARDEN PLANNER AND LOG BOOK today!

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This yearly planner is designed and written by an allotment owner to help fellow gardeners log and plan their year ahead. No matter where you dig and plan your harvest, from a few raised beds, a traditional British Allotment, or if you are the proud owner of your very own homestead. It all starts with good planning. This book makes the perfect gift as the season begins in winter around the 3rd week of December, so it coincides with Christmas! The book is undated, so it can be started at any time of the year and will run through all four seasons of gardening, fruit or vegetable production. Never again struggle with just a lined notebook again.

Each planner contains:

• 12 diary pages – month to view with notes and Planning space
• A seasonal 13-week planning page for Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn/Fall
• Design Overview Annual Planner for 24 beds – gant chart with Key for at a glance planting plan
• Graph Paper for drawing out bed or garden design over 61 pages, so there is plenty of space to plan and re-plan your design.
• 20 lined Pages for journal writing
• Inventory and Tracker for Seed and Plant Purchases

Size: 8.5 x 11 inch
Glossy Cover

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‘Featuring environmentally friendly methods for growing more than 75 fruits and vegetables, this is a must-have for gardening novices and pros alike, […] One for the coffee table; it’s as aspirational as it is practical.’
Independent

‘Easy-to-follow practical advice on growing fruit, vegetables, salads and herbs throughout the year no matter how big or small your garden.’
Gardens Illustrated

‘For those with rusty knowledge or who are just starting out on their kitchen garden journey, this detailed work, published in association with the RHS, is just what is required.’
The English Garden

‘[An] easy-to-follow, practical and inspiring guide to growing produce all year round. Carol’s environmentally friendly advice covers everything you need to succeed.’
RHS The Garden Magazine

Highly-regarded gardener Carol Klein has collaborated with the Royal Horticultural Society to create a lavishly illustrated, easy-to-follow, practical and inspiring beginner’s guide to everything you need to know to grow fruit, vegetables, salads and herbs all year round.

With an approach that is environmentally friendly and easy, Carol gives all the advice you need to succeed. Beginners and experienced gardeners alike will be inspired by this indispensable reference for every gardener’s bookshelf.

Whatever the size of the garden, this is a book to convert readers to the pleasures of growing and harvesting their own food. From preparing a plot, planning what to plant, and how to grow any one of the 80 featured food plants, this is a book to which growers can return every year, whatever their level of expertise. Key techniques are shown in step-by-step photography and there are invaluable illustrated directories of the best varieties to select for best results.

With her usual energy and enthusiasm, Carol Klein offers green-fingered advice for growing all your appetizing favourites plus many less familiar crops also.

The material is taken from the bestselling RHS Grow Your Own: Veg and RHS Grow Your Own: Fruit.

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