This revised, updated and expanded edition Joy Larkcom's classic guide to growin
g your own vegetables contains everything you need to know to create a highly-pr
oductive vegetable plot. It covers every aspect of vegetable gardening, includin
g preparing soil; manures, composts and fertilizers; growing techniques; protect
ion; pests, diseases and weeds; and making good use of space. The second half of
the book provides cultivation information for over 100 vegetables, including si
te and soil requirements, cultivation, pests and diseases, and cultivars.