RHS Step-by-Step Veg Patch by Lucy Chamberlain - Fruit & Veg Gardening - Hardback

Details. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Hardback. ISBN: 9780241412411. Publisher: DK (Dorling Kindersley). Overview. RHS Step-by-Step Veg Patch is a beautifully photographed, practical guide from the Royal Horticultural Society that removes the guesswork from growing your own fruit and vegetables. Written by professional gardener and broadcaster Lucy Chamberlain, this hardback reference covers more than 50 crops with clear, sequential instructions. Whether you're working a full allotment, a raised bed, or a handful of patio containers, the book helps you plan, plant, nurture and harvest with genuine confidence, making it a lovely gift for beginners and experienced growers alike.. About the Book. Published by DK in association with the Royal Horticultural Society, this 256-page hardback distils years of hands-on growing experience into an accessible, richly illustrated format. Lucy Chamberlain, a professional gardener and former Amateur Gardening magazine editor, guides readers through every stage of vegetable growing, from sowing seeds and preparing soil to transplanting, feeding and harvesting. Crop-by-crop profiles cover popular favourites such as tomatoes, carrots, beans and salad leaves, alongside less common choices, giving growers of every experience level a comprehensive reference to return to season after season. Bright, full-colour photography paired with clear illustrations demystifies techniques such as correct sowing depth, spacing and thinning, while dedicated planning sections make the book equally useful for a compact balcony container garden or a larger allotment plot. Seasonal guidance throughout ensures readers always know which tasks to prioritise, helping maximise yields and extend the harvest window. Troubleshooting advice addresses common pests, diseases and growing problems, so setbacks become simple to diagnose and fix. The result is a trustworthy, foolproof companion that turns vegetable growing from a daunting challenge into an enjoyable, re