An excellent new book

[geoff]

My library has a new gardening book (an event in itself!)

Your Own Allotment by Neil Russell - Jones

How To Books Ltd

It is very comprehensive, and ranges from the history of allotments to growing, pest control, cooking your produce, clearing a site, just about everything. Describes things in general terms, and with examples from his own plot; and easy to read

[smallblueplanet]

I'll add my new gardening book recommendation too

Amazon.co.uk: RHS New Gardening: How to Garden in a Changing Climate: Matthew Wilson: Books

Synopsis
The book first considers how we should garden today and what the new gardening means. Thematic chapters identify the benefits and potential of your site, look at the importance of managing your soil, show why sustainability is important in the garden, show how gardening with wildlife in mind is beneficial for both your garden and biodiversity, looks at plant choice and the horticulture for the world of plants at your disposal (including sections on grass, gardening with little or no water, gardening in shady conditions, gardening in boggy areas or near water), the structural design of your garden and planting design. Endmatter includes a year-round new gardening chart, what plants should go where listed in A-Z form, and a comprehensive glossary and index.

One of my MOM goodies - thumbs up!