Allotment Books

Sunday I talked to three new plot holders about gardening books, and how they may be an ideal Christmas gift. Alan Bukinghams Allotment Month by Month is one of the most quoted books on Facebook gardening and Allotment forums. I defiantly have a copy and I do end up going back to it on a regular basis

Shop around to get your copy, Works the books shop usually have a cheap copy and lidl sell it each year for under £5, you may find the old version in Charity shops which always have gardening books to sell, or ebay.   

Discover how to grow fresh, seasonal produce in your allotment or garden all year round with the bestselling guide from Alan Buckingham. Allotment Month by Month takes the uncertainty out of your harvest with clear, reliable gardening advice for every month of the year.

In-depth crop planners show you when to sow and how to cultivate more than 60 herbs, fruit, and vegetables, including potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, strawberries, and apples. Month-by-month alerts help you guard against the season's garden pests and diseases to ensure a top-quality harvest. Prioritise key tasks, learn crop rotation techniques, and try step-by-step garden projects, such as sowing peas in guttering and making your own compost bin.

Discover how to grow fresh, seasonal produce in your allotment or garden all year round with the bestselling guide from Alan Buckingham. Allotment Month by Month takes the uncertainty out of your harvest with clear, reliable gardening advice for every month of the year.

This new edition has updated recommendations for the best varieties to grow and all the latest advice on pesticide use. Ideal for first-time vegetable growers, urban gardeners, and seasoned allotment owners alike, Allotment Month by Month has everything you need to know to make the most of your plot.