This revised edition of an old favourite, first published in 1978, explains how to cultivate, dry, store and preserve all types of fruit, herbs and vegetables, in addition to instructions on keeping bees and raising chickens. The author explains in detail the highly effective "deep bed" method of gardening, which is absolutely critical for anyone working within a small urban plot. Includes over 600 illustrations, many of which were redrawn for this excellent revised edition.