Start growing your own food at home Whether youre an urban gardener a firsttime vegetable grower or have your own allotment this illustrated guide takes the uncertainty out of your harvest with clear reliable gardening advice for every month of the year. This gardening reference guide is filled with gardening tips on growing everything from herbs and kale to strawberries and rhubarb. Inside youll find Monthbymonth chapters that break down what to do through the year with instructions on what to sow and plant and the gardening tasks to focus on Visual galleries accompany every chapter that showcases the products that can be harvested during that month Crop planners that provide a catalogue of more than 60 fruits vegetables and herbs that can be grown in an allotment or kitchen garden Allotment knowhow chapter that offers detailed accessible advice on preparing your allotment choosing the correct tools and equipment and making the most of your plot with crop rotation Troubleshooter chapter that breaks down the warning signs of pests diseases and disorders with detailed advice on preventing andor treating these issuesWondering how to grow your own fruits and vegetables or how to make the most out of your existing allotment Allotment Month by Month has everything you need to know about how to grow your own fruit and vegetables when to sow how to cultivate advice on pesticide use and stepbystep garden projects like making a compost bin.