Fruit and Vegetables for Scotland: What to Grow and How to Grow It

This book explores the history of fruit, vegetable, and herb growing in Scotland and provides a contemporary guide to the best techniques for growing produce. It is packed with color photographs, drawings, and descriptive diagrams and includes advice on climate and soil conditions, contacts for organizations, specialist nurseries, and suppliers, and a detailed bibliography and list of useful websites. It is an essential reference book for anyone aiming to get the best possible results from their garden produce north of the border.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 19 April 2018
Publisher: Birlinn General

For thousands of years, fruits and vegetables have played a central role in the Scottish diet. This captivating and informative book delves into the rich history of fruit, vegetable, and herb cultivation in Scotland, offering a modern guide to successful growing techniques, regardless of the space available, be it a garden, allotment, patio, or window box. Packed with an abundance of vibrant color photographs, illustrations, and descriptive diagrams, this comprehensive handbook serves as a valuable resource for gardeners of all levels. In addition to providing guidance on climate and soil conditions, it includes contacts for organizations, specialist societies, nurseries, and suppliers, as well as a comprehensive bibliography and a list of useful websites.

This is a must-have reference book for anyone aspiring to maximize the yield and quality of their garden produce in the northern region.

Weight: 936g
Dimension: 245 x 189 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781780275338