The ultimate handbook for how to plan smart, grow sustainably and eat healthily with home-grown crops 365 days a year.
This book will help gardeners to plan smart, grow sustainably, and eat healthily with home-grown crops every day of the year. Experts from the world-renowned Royal Horticultural Society pick the best vegetables available to grow today, and share their systems for timing and reviewing to achieve sufficient crops for a rainbow diet, 365 days of the year. From the widest range of tomatoes and potatoes to the more eclectic edibles such as oca and ginger, this book shows you how to:
- Plan and manage timings to create a succession of crops for year-round harvests
- Choose vegetables, herbs, edible flowers and exotic edibles for the best home-grown taste
- Pick crops for every situation
- Plan ahead for a rainbow harvest and great gut health
- Grow crops using RHS sustainable practice to support eco-systems, and protect wildlife and the planet
- Feel confident with 120+ crops, grouped into families, with problem-solving tips and best varieties
