The New Vegetable & Herb ExpertThere can be no fresher tasting vegetables or herbs than the ones you've grown yourself. Whether you are a first-time allotment holder or an 'old-hand', the Vegetable & Herb Expert will shown you: How to get started. Where to grow your vegetables, and how. What types and varieties to grow. Looking after your plants. Grow your own herbs. Deal with pests and diseases. Reliable, easy-to-follow advice and information from EXPERT books - the world's best-selling gardening series. |
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