This book provides all the skills and techniques you need to grow your own crops.There is advice on designing your garden, selecting the right tools, understanding your soil, crop rotation, propagating, pruning, harvesting and storage.A section on common problems explains how to deal with bad weather, pests and diseases.A plant directory covers a wide range of vegetables, herbs and fruit, with information on cultivation, harvesting, sowing, planting and harvesting times, crop varieties, and photographs of growing and mature plants.With its beautiful images and clear practical advice, this is the perfect reference guide for every kitchen gardener