• Tells you how to really make the most of your allotment

• A great way to approach sustainable and thrifty living

Teach Yourself Allotment Gardening is a step-by-step guide to finding, planting, managing and really making the most of an allotment, from the UK’s official body for allotment holders.Allotments have become hugely popular in recent years, with an estimated 100,000 people on waiting lists that can stretch up to 25 years! Recent trends for green living and healthy eating have helped to fuel the demand, and when these are combined with the current economic climate, interest in and demand for allotments continues to soar, as people look to become more self-sufficient. This book is designed for all those new to allotments, as well as those with some experience, and takes you step-by-step through the joys of allotment gardening, right from the very first stages of finding an allotment through to keeping livestock.  The book includes plenty of information for those who wish to involve their children and family members in their new pursuit. With a complete guide to the tools needed, the ideal crops to grow, soil conditions, troubleshooting and plenty of legal advice, it is the most complete guide available from the country's most experienced and trusted source of allotment wisdom.