There are many benefits to cultivating fruit in your garden, from discovering new varieties that cannot be purchased in supermarkets and reducing your food miles, to enjoying the uplifting sight of apple trees blossoming in spring. Written for gardeners of all skill levels, this book highlights the best varieties of both top and soft fruit for growing at home or in a community garden or allotment. Drawing on over 50 years of horticultural experience, Chris Whitelock delivers straightforward, practical guidance based on modern gardening techniques. AUTHOR: Chris Whitelock is a Senior Examiner with the Royal Horticultural Society as well as a freelance horticultural consultant. He has been a director of three horticultural companies and has been a Head of Department in several land-based colleges. 177 illustrations