- Paperback: 238 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd (5 April 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0140290419
- ISBN-13: 978-0140290417
- Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 19 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,888,619 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Enjoy your Garden is brought to you by the green-fingered goddess of BBC's "Ground Force" but this laid-back, cheerful and practical guide is no mere TV tie-in. Ever "earthy", Charlie Dimmock introduces concepts and features relating to "real" gardens rather than ones designed for show or an instant makeover. This means focussing on plants that are easy to care for, features that are quick to construct (but resistant to the wear and tear of friends and kids) to create an easy-care garden you'll want to play, entertain and, most significantly, relax in.
Charlie is very emphatic on the "enjoyable" aspect of gardening. Kicking off with a list of essential equipment, she bounds through some simple and fashionable projects: scented pots of lavender and herbs, a Mediterranean garden of terracotta pots and citrus trees, contemporary containers alongside grasses and decking. The book goes on to cover outdoor lighting, "wild" gardens, tropical plants and of course Charlie's speciality--imaginative but surprisingly simple water features.
Enjoy your Garden succeeds above all in taking the terror out of gardening, making projects appear remarkably easy to recreate. Charlie avoids the language of intimidating expert at all times--there's as few Latin plant names as possible. Instructions are clear and accompanied by luscious photography and personal anecdotes that take it far beyond the traditional "how-to" manual.
Her approach to gardening is very personal but also inevitably popular. Well-rounded, Charlie is very much the modern woman; there are evocative descriptions of the romantic glow of fairy lights on a balmy summer evening, followed by brisk information on suitable voltage and circuit breakers. Gardening traditionalists could deem some of the projects rather whimsical (and even "girlie") but it's truly refreshing to see Charlie let loose in the garden without the boys. (Alan Titchmarsh, the consummate Yorkshire man, would surely never approve of anything as bohemian as wind chimes made from old cutlery!)
Charlie Dimmock has succeeded in the creating of a great book for people who have an inclination but limited time, energy and knowledge to garden. Enjoy your Garden is a substantial and beautifully illustrated guide to encourage green fingers in everyone. Creating lovely gardens to walk in bare foot with a glass of wine, whether or not you're inspired to dispense with your underwear, is another decision altogether. --Rachel O'Connor --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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This guide is packed with gardening ideas everyone will enjoy - no heavy-duty stuff, just loads of down-to-earth common sense and inspiration by the bucket-load. The guide is full of easy-to-follow advice and information, including: projects to transform gardens of all sizes and types; Charlie's favourite plants - for maximum effect and fun, minimum work and fuss; easy colour and life for any garden, using pots, hanging baskets, lighting and decoration; top tips, short-cuts and tricks of the trade; how to give your garden a touch of the exotic or unusual - going tropical, watery or wild; and step-by-step instructions and detailed photographs.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is tremendous. I have 10 copies. I had more but they got so worn from me reading them I've had to chuck them away. I plan to give this book to many people for Christmas. I study English, so am obviously quite an authority on stuff like books, and this one, this one is a prime piece of juicy steak. Charlie (who is on my Top5) is looking hot in this book, and her gardening skills at the all-time best. It made me want to garden. As good as she does. But alas, I wear a bra.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Isn't Charlie great? This book is a fountain of knowledge of fountains and the top of the deck for decking. Like another Charlie fan, I too now lack a garden, but Dimmock's advice is invaluable for managing the occasional dandelion that sneaks between the concrete slabs. Perhaps it is time for a sequel 'Enjoy Your Concrete Jungle:Weed Maintenace for Everyone'? With Charlie going solo, the only thing missing is the hilarious banter between Titchmarsh, Dimmock and Walsh that us in the IOW Dimmock Appreciation Society so love-we shall have to wait for the Ground Force Complete 1st Season DVD Boxset for that, alas.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Well what can i say that hasn't already been said by the wonderful people who have obviously read this book, and cherish it as much as i do; inspiring, thoughtful, consuming, cleavage and irrestible are just some, merely some of the words i could use to describe this external delight! Now you ask; why only 4 stars? Unfortunatly, nothing in this world is completely flawless. The main problem lies in the fact that several of the key features that make the tv show so inviting and excitable could simply not be reproduced faithfully in the book format. Oh well, never mind Charlie, maybe next time eh! Overall, a solid read with enough pictures and graphics to get your juices flowing!! 4 stars...
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Enjoy your garden
I bought this book some time ago but have hardly used it. Some interesting ideas in it but there are more useful books
Published 4 months ago by Kerry
Great all round garden know how
Superb book; quirky ideas, innovative yet practical.
Lots of ideas using recycled products and great possibilities to adapt ideas. Read more
Lots of ideas using recycled products and great possibilities to adapt ideas. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2010 by Rowan Berry
this book changed my life
i don't have a garden anymore but i bought this book anyway as i enjoy imagining gardens in my head. Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2003 by Philip Russell
Now you too can be a Dimmock!
When I first opened Charlie's Enjoy Your Garden, I knew that I would never be in need of another book that tells me how to enjoy my garden. Read more
Published on 28 April 2003 by "dachjawo"
pretty good
not as good as the men on gardeners world, but a good try.
Published on 27 April 2003 by amy mackelden
fantastic
If you love Charlie you'll love this book. Written in her no-nonsense approach this book is easy to understand and the pictures are very self explanatory. Read more
Published on 27 April 2003 by amy mackelden
Brilliant book especially for fans of Charlie
This book is great. The gardening tips are really good, but I must admit the real reason I bought this was because of Charlie! Read more
Published on 11 July 2001
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