How to get the most from your garden plot An allotment can be a source of abundant fresh fruit and vegetables for the home, as well as an oasis of calm for all the family to enjoy, but taking one on can be an intimidating prospect. Alan Titchmarsh makes it easy with easy-to-follow, practical information and advice on what to grow, when to harvest, and how to store your produce. He instructs readers on how to assess a plot and work with what you've got, and provides advice on layout and crop rotation. He also provides expert guidance on care and maintenance; a directory of vegetables, fruit, and herbs; and a easonal calendar of what to do when.