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Fruit and Vegetables for Scotland Kenneth Cox

Fruit and Vegetables for Scotland By Kenneth Cox

Fruit and Vegetables for Scotland by Kenneth Cox


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Summary

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.

Fruit and Vegetables for Scotland Summary

Fruit and Vegetables for Scotland: What to Grow and How to Grow It by Kenneth Cox

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.

Fruit and Vegetables for Scotland Reviews

'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 *

About Kenneth Cox

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.

Additional information

GOR005155513
9781780270463
1780270461
Fruit and Vegetables for Scotland: What to Grow and How to Grow It by Kenneth Cox
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Birlinn General
20120430
240
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - Fruit and Vegetables for Scotland