When it comes to fresh vegetables, nothing comes close to growing your own--but where to start? For those of us that crave the crisp taste of home-grown tomatoes, peppers, courgettes, and more but lack the crucial experience and know-how, it can be difficult to make those first steps to transform a barren patch into a luscious kitchen garden--even for experienced gardeners, the move from decorative gardening to practical veg growing can prove tricky. Gardeners' World: First Time Veg Grower can help you make that journey, with simple and practical expert advice from the moment you first don your mud boots right up until you're harvesting your own crops. With step-by-step guides and clear color illustrations helping you to get the most out of your plot all year round, this compact guide is an essential addition to any gardener's shelf. From preparing your ground to sowing, nurturing, and maintaining your plants, let the practiced hands at the UK's best-selling gardening magazine help you create the veg patch of your dreams.