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

GARDEN MEDIA GUILD PRACTICAL BOOK OF THE YEARFruit 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.