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Fruit and Vegetables for Scotland
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Master the art of growing Scottish fruit and vegetables in your own garden
Practical wisdom for cultivating homegrown abundance in Scotland's climate
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About the Ebook
GARDEN MEDIA GUILD PRACTICAL BOOK OF THE YEAR
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.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Learn proven growing techniques tailored specifically to Scotland's unique growing season
- Choose the best varieties that thrive in Scottish gardens with expert guidance
- Build a sustainable, productive vegetable garden from seed to harvest
- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
'Filled with detailed and practical advice on growing methods, varieties and storage — very instructive both to new and more experienced Scottish growers' Kitchen Garden
'Instructive and fascinating' Daily Mail
About the Author
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.
Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 07 May 2020
Print Length: 320 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9781788853538
Format: Ebook
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