William Fortt is a gardener of long standing, whose cottage garden in Wiltshire is famed for the beauty of its rare plants and the wonders of its many varieties of culinary and medicinal herbs. He has been an author for more than 30 years, with many books to his name.

A book for intrepid green fingers everywhere. A bumper crop of professional and practical tips geared towards the most effective forms of garden planning, composting, planting, pruning, feeding and repairing. From how to get the best out of your soil and guarding against slugs to the perfect position for your greenhouse and digging a potato patch . it's all here, and more - dig in!