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‘Charming, chatty and immensely readable. This beautifully designed book takes the reader through the seasons offering helpful gardening tips.’ (The Daily Telegraph )
‘Delightfully old-fashioned, this book evokes the 1940s perfectly… There are tips galore…all delivered with a stoicism and optimism that, at times, brings a lump to the throat… A great book with lots of relevant information for today’s gardeners’ (Pam Richardson Garden News )
‘These notes from the wartime broadcaster…are still handy today’ (BBC Gardens Illustrated )
‘Delightfully old-fashioned, this book evokes the 1940s perfectly… There are tips galore…all delivered with a stoicism and optimism that, at times, brings a lump to the throat… A great book with lots of relevant information for today’s gardeners’ (Pam Richardson Garden News )
‘These notes from the wartime broadcaster…are still handy today’ (BBC Gardens Illustrated )
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‘These are crticial times, but we shall get through them, and the harder we dig for victory the sooner will the roses be with us’ Mr Middleton The Dig For Victory campaign to encourage people to grow their own food began in Britain in September 1940. This was the government’s plan to avert hunger in the event of the war lasting more than a few months. Formal gardens, lawns and sports pitches were transformed into makeshift allotments. The campaign was launched by the first media gardening celebrity Mr Middleton on the BBC Home Service. These popular broadcasts, with around 3.5 million listeners, were published for the first time in 1942. This new edition of Digging For Victory brings Mr Middleton’s pearls of wisdom to a new generation of gardeners who are increasingly interested in growing their own food. It is a timely publication in light of the recent surge in allotment owners. This beautifully designed book takes the reader through the seasons offering helpful gardening tips. Charming, chatty and immensely readable, Digging For Victory is the perfect book for all gardening fans. Mr C. H. Middleton was the first gardening media celebrity and a key figure in the Dig for Victory campaign. His popular broadcasts on the home service were listened to by over 3 million people. (20110924)
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is absolutely BRILLIANT! By the original Mr Middleton who used to broadcast the first radio programmes on gardening advice, it is just like being in an allotment and spending time with that old guy who has years of experience and guidance for you. There are no pictures or diagrams but they are instead beautifully explained by him and then he summarises for you (although he will tell you to get your pencil and paper so have it ready).
This is an excellent reference to anyone wanting to recreate a wartime garden but just as suitable to get a good framework to setting up an allotment or vegetable garden.
It is also put into sections for different months so you can dip in and out and see what's to do the month ahead. Just brilliant!
This is an excellent reference to anyone wanting to recreate a wartime garden but just as suitable to get a good framework to setting up an allotment or vegetable garden.
It is also put into sections for different months so you can dip in and out and see what's to do the month ahead. Just brilliant!
Format:Hardcover
Reading this book is like chatting to one of the old boys at the allotments or listening to a completely absorbing radio programme. Personal experience, excellent advice which is as relevant today as it was in wartime and inspiration to get out there and dig!
5 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book arrived very swiftly and in perfect condition. Aphrohead gave their usual efficient service with emails to confirm etc. I would highly recommend them as sellers. I am delighted with this purchase - thank you
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