From the Book - First American edition.
Your growing space. The golden rules ; Where can I grow crops ; Growing crops in urban areas ; Understanding light ; Water and exposure ; Getting to know your soil ; Benefits of raised beds ; Reasons to use containers ; Being creative with containers ; Preparing your containers
Deciding what to grow. What should I grow ; ; What plants can you fit in? Top sun-loving crops ; Top shade-tolerant crops ; Top high-yielding crops ; Top quick-growing crops ; Top easy-care crops ; Top shallow-rooted crops
Being space efficient. Making the most of your growing space ; Extending the growing season ; Preparing your soil ; Sowing seeds ; Sowing seeds in succession ; Feeding and watering ; Beneficial insects ; Companion planting
Small space projects. Balcony planter ; Strawberry colander ; Balcony saddlebags ; Corn oil drum ; Cucumber trellis ; Ladder shelves ; Easy lean-to shelves ; Bicycle wheel trellis
Potted bean arch ; Pallet planter ; Zucchini in a bag ; Blueberry in a pot ; DIY window box ; Squash trellis ; Growing gutters ; Productive paving ; Hanging herbs ; Wall pockets
Crops in small yards. A nine-pot plot ; DIY raised bed ; The easy-to-grow bed ; Gourmet bed ; Circular salad bed ; The Med bed ; Shady bed ; Tasty herb bed
Plant know-how. Crop planner ; Common pests ; Common diseases and disorders ; Common garden weeds.
