by KennethCox (Author), Caroline Beaton (Author)
GARDEN MEDIA GUILD PRACTICAL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2012 Fruit and vegetables have formed a fundamental part of the Scottish diet for thousands of years. This fascinating and practical book explores the history of fruit, vegetable and herb growing in Scotland, and provides a contemporary guide to the best techniques for growing produce, whether in a garden, allotment, patio or window box. Packed with hundreds of colour photographs, drawings and descriptive diagrams, this is a detailed and comprehensive bible for the gardener. In addition to advice on climate and soil conditions, it has contacts for organisations, specialist societies, nurseries and suppliers, as well as a detailed bibliography and list of useful websites.This is an essential reference book for anyone aiming to get the best possible results from their garden produce north of the border.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Published: 17 Nov 2014
ISBN 10: 1780270461
ISBN 13: 9781780270463
'Instructive and fascinating'
* Daily Mail *'In the cooler north of the UK, growing conditions can be more challenging for gardners. How purposeful, then, is [this] book. Filled with detailed and practical advice on growing methods, varieties and storage, this will prove very instructive both to new and more experienced Scottish growers'
* Kitchen Garden *Kenneth Cox is one of the world's leading experts on rhododendrons. A nurseryman and author of numerous books, he is also an experienced lecturer on horticulture and plant exploration. He is Managing Director of his family firm, Glendoick Gardens Ltd, a garden centre and mail order nursery in Perthshire. Caroline Beaton was born in North Fife into a family of keen gardeners. She works part-time in and around a wonderful therapeutic garden in Perth and gardens at home in the Carse of Gowrie with an extensive productive fruit, vegetable and herb patch.