A vegetable garden is not an option for everyone, and container growing has become desirable for people with little outside space.

Claire Ratinon brings her urban food growing expertise to this popular subject, in a book designed to appeal to new gardeners and anyone who would like to take on the rewarding challenge of growing their own dinner, even if they've only got a window box or balcony to work with.

The book covers all the essentials of growing a range of edible plants in pots and meeting each crop's specific needs.