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How To Grow Winter Vegetables
Charles Dowding
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Description for How To Grow Winter Vegetables
Paperback. Explains how to come through winter with plenty of vegetables stored and others ready for harvest, and gives advice for growing plants through winter for eating during the 'hungry gap' from April to early June. Num Pages: 232 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: WMPF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 168 x 22. Weight in Grams: 638.
Widen your winter horizons and enjoy an abundance of vegetables at the darkest time of year in this lovely book. Many people believe that not much grows in winter, but a well-organised plot can still be productive with careful planning. In fact, many salads can be grown in winter, especially with a little protection from fleece, cloches or larger structures. Written by organic gardening expert Charles Dowding, this guide explains how you can come through winter with plenty of vegetables stored and ready to harvest. Beautifully designed with full-colour photographs from Martin’s garden, How to Grow Winter ... Read more includes an extensive month-by-month sowing, planting and growing calendar, as well as plenty of tips on storing produce. Martin shares harvesting guidance, from garlic in July right through to spring cabbage and pea shoots in May. The guide also includes a whole section on frost-hardy salad plants and other vegetables. How to Grow Winter Vegetables is a useful resource for anyone looking to utilise their garden and grow fresh produce throughout the year. Show Less
Widen your winter horizons and enjoy an abundance of vegetables at the darkest time of year in this lovely book. Many people believe that not much grows in winter, but a well-organised plot can still be productive with careful planning. In fact, many salads can be grown in winter, especially with a little protection from fleece, cloches or larger structures. Written by organic gardening expert Charles Dowding, this guide explains how you can come through winter with plenty of vegetables stored and ready to harvest. Beautifully designed with full-colour photographs from Martin’s garden, How to Grow Winter ... Read more includes an extensive month-by-month sowing, planting and growing calendar, as well as plenty of tips on storing produce. Martin shares harvesting guidance, from garlic in July right through to spring cabbage and pea shoots in May. The guide also includes a whole section on frost-hardy salad plants and other vegetables. How to Grow Winter Vegetables is a useful resource for anyone looking to utilise their garden and grow fresh produce throughout the year. Show Less
Product Details
Publisher
Green Books
Number of pages
232
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Weight
627g
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781900322881
SKU
V9781900322881
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-50
About Charles Dowding
Charles Dowding has been growing organic vegetables for many years. An early pioneer of vegetable boxes, he runs courses in organic gardening from his farm in Somerset, England. Using no-dig methods on an acre of raised beds, he grows an extensive range of vegetables and year-round salads for local shops and restaurants. His website is www.charlesdowding.co.uk.
Reviews for How To Grow Winter Vegetables
This fabulous book is ideal for those seeking to extend their basic knowledge and experience.
Gardens Illustrated
With Charles’s advice at hand you can be sure that there will be plenty to eat... Charles’ book is a paean to our weather, climate and soil. It celebrates all that is good about growing year round and I guarantee that ... Read more
Gardens Illustrated
With Charles’s advice at hand you can be sure that there will be plenty to eat... Charles’ book is a paean to our weather, climate and soil. It celebrates all that is good about growing year round and I guarantee that ... Read more