Squashes and pumpkins come in many shapes, sizes and colours. This guide also covers other members of the gourd family, from marrows to courgettes and cucumbers. It lays out the different varieties and shows them in glorious full colour. Practical information is given on how to grow each type, as well as harvesting and cooking uses, making this a handy addition to any kitchen gardener's library.

The Kitchen Garden Book gives you the confidence and know-how to grow your own produce, whether this is in a walled kitchen garden, in containers or simply in existing flowerbeds. The text contains photographs, illustrations and clear practical advice.'

Enables you to brighten up your garden with vibrant flowers and foliage. Including 120 photographs, this title helps you discover the versatility and range of annual plants for every place in your garden, from beds to window boxes. It also features a reference chart giving plant descriptions and a guide to annuals' common names.

This book presents a directory of varieties and how to cultivate them successfully. It is an illustrated gardener's guide to the different varieties of shoots, peas and beans, their history and cooking uses. It includes step-by-step instructions for preparing the soil, sowing under glass, and harvesting and storing. It offers practical advice on cultivating asparagus, celery, celeriac, globe artichokes, rhubarb, seakale, peas, runner beans, French (green) beans and broad beans. It includes helpful hints on how to avoid pests and diseases, and what to do when problems occur. Shoots, peas and...

Growing vegetables, fruits and herbs successfully: varieties, techniques, and a seasonal calendar of tasks.