Grow Your Own Vegetables

by Joy Larkcom

This revised, updated and expanded edition Joy Larkcom's classic guide to growing your own vegetables contains everything you need to know to create a highly-productive vegetable plot. It covers every aspect of vegetable gardening, including preparing soil; manures, composts and fertilizers; growing techniques; protection; pests, diseases and weeds; and making good use of space.The second half of the book provides cultivation information for over 100 vegetables, including site and soil requirements, cultivation, pests and diseases, and cultivars.

Genres: Gardening, Nonfiction, Reference

384 pages, Paperback

First published May 16, 2002

Reviews

[Dosia]

I wish my attention span was good enough to handle keeping a vegetable garden. I think this book would've been great help. I started reading it at the beginning of last year in preparation for new season. The part I read laid nice foundation for understanding garden ecosystem, types of plants and techniques used to satisfy their needs.

I might get back to it yet, but at this point it feels dishonest to use Currently reading shelf 🫠

[Caolan McMahon · Rating 5 out of 5]

The introductory book I wanted as a new gardener. Covers the basic terms and techniques with minimal fuss in an affordable and practical small book. I expect I'll refer to the vegetable directory and charts often.

[Emily Jennings · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very descriptive; excellent guide for first-time gardeners in the UK.

[Stgertrude · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book never failed me. Every time I looked for the information I needed to grow vegetables I found it and more. This is a simple book with no glossy pictures but well written and clear. It is full of useful and practical advices. I like as well the book size, which makes it easier to carry with you. To this day, this is my vegetable garden bible.

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is quite simply the best book ever written on growing fruit and veg. The 'Expert' guides are also good, but this just covers everything you ever wanted to know. I've lost count of the times I've read this cover-to-cover. Brilliant.

[Monica · Rating 5 out of 5]

An invaluable resource.

[Mandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Informative, clear, covers all you need to know and more. Practical advice and tips for success not covered in some other books.

[Katherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really descriptive and comprehensive (maybe a little old now that it's nearly 20 years old but very useful)