Details Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Hardback ISBN: 9780241412411 Publisher: DK Overview RHS Step-by-Step Veg Patch is a beautifully photographed, practical guide from the Royal Horticultural Society that takes the guesswork out of growing your own fruit and vegetables. Written by experienced gardener and broadcaster Lucy Chamberlain, this hardback reference covers more than 50 crops with clear, step-by-step instructions. Whether you have a full allotment, a raised bed, or a few containers on a patio, this book helps you plan, plant, nurture and harvest with confidence, making it an ideal gift for beginners and seasoned growers alike. About the Book Published by DK in association with the Royal Horticultural Society, this 256-page hardback distils decades of hands-on growing experience into an accessible, richly illustrated format. Lucy Chamberlain, a professional gardener and former Amateur Gardening magazine editor, walks readers through every stage of vegetable growing, from sowing seeds and preparing soil to transplanting, feeding, and harvesting. Crop-by-crop profiles cover popular favourites like tomatoes, carrots, beans and salad leaves, alongside less common choices, giving growers of all experience levels a comprehensive reference to return to season after season. Bright, full-colour photography paired with clear illustrations demystifies techniques such as correct sowing depth, spacing and thinning, while dedicated sections on planning make the book equally useful for a compact balcony container garden or a larger allotment plot. Seasonal guidance throughout ensures readers know exactly what tasks to prioritise at any time of year, helping maximise yields and extend the harvest window. Troubleshooting advice addresses common pests, diseases and growing problems, so setbacks become simple to diagnose and fix. The result is a trustworthy, foolproof companion that turns vegetable growing from a daunting challenge into an enjoyable, rewarding hobby, whether you're growing your first tomato plant or expanding an established kitchen garden. Covers more than 50 different fruits and vegetables with detailed growing profiles Clear step-by-step photography and illustrations for every technique Practical space-planning advice for pots, raised beds and full plots Seasonal task guidance to maximise harvests throughout the year Backed by the trusted authority of the Royal Horticultural Society Durable hardback format, ideal as a lasting reference or gift About the Author Lucy Chamberlain is a professional gardener and gardening writer with an honours degree in plant sciences. She began her career at RHS Garden Wisley before becoming Gardening Editor at Amateur Gardening magazine and later Editor of Grow Your Own. She has spent many years as Head Gardener of a large private Essex estate, broadcasts regularly on BBC Essex, and co-hosts the popular Talking Heads gardening podcast, bringing decades of practical growing knowledge to this RHS guide. Why You'll Love This Guide Foolproof, encouraging and beautifully illustrated, this RHS-endorsed guide makes growing your own food genuinely achievable. It's the perfect reference for new gardeners and a handy refresher for experienced growers wanting to boost their harvest. Please Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN and edition may vary slightly from images shown, but content and condition are as described.
