Joe’s Allotment Joe Swift

Description
With hardly any gardening experience and basically no free time, when Gardener’s World’s Joe Swift decided to take on a massive 250 square meter allotment in north London, most people thought he’d lost the plot (pun intended). But against all odds, in less than a year he turned that overgrown mess into his own little urban paradise, packed with fresh organic veggies for him and his family.

In this book, Joe walks us through his whole journey – from signing up on that endless council waiting list to finally picking his first homegrown carrots. He spills all his hard-earned secrets about scoring an allotment, clearing years of weeds (so many weeds), designing the perfect layout, and keeping his plants alive through London’s weird weather. Every trick he learned the hard way is laid out with photos so you can see exactly how it’s done.

Joe also introduces us to the gardening legends who inspired him – folks like Monty Don and Geoff Hamilton – real allotment veterans who showed him the ropes. But what really comes through is how much Joe loves his plot – the backbreaking work, the fresh air, the crazy community of fellow gardeners who’ve become proper friends.

Whether you’re already knee-deep in compost or just thinking about joining a waiting list, Joe’s Allotment is packed with no-nonsense advice and enough inspiration to get anyone excited about growing their own grub.