Magnolia sent me a copy of this book, complete surprise but a lovely one at that. I read it at a leisurely pace (aka over the course of a week) and really enjoyed every aspect of it. Humorous, sometimes sad, historical perspective, and easy to imagine rooting through skips for discarded treasures, lots of hints and tips and some recipes too.
I don't have an allotment (yet), but this has further wetted my appetite to start seeking a vacancy or a waiting list.