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Given the future convergence of ecological, economic and social crises we're faced with, Hamilton's book is absolutely perfect for anyone concerned about both their pockets and the planet that sustains them. Not only is this book beautifully illustrated, it's also an incredible wealth of information that will empower you to simultaneously save a lot of money and walk more gently on the Earth. Fantastic. --Mark Boyle, author of The Moneyless Man and founder of Freeconomy.
Dave's enthusiasm for living the good life on a budget is matched perfectly by his ingenuity and resourcefulness. This book is packed with brilliant, money-saving tips that are perfect for the thrifty gardener. --Lucy Halsall - Editor, Grow Your Own
Given the future convergence of ecological, economic and social crises we're faced with, Hamilton's book is absolutely perfect for anyone concerned about both their pockets and the planet that sustains them. Not only is this book beautifully illustrated, it's also an incredible wealth of information that will empower you to simultaneously save a lot of money and walk more gently on the Earth. Fantastic. --Mark Boyle, author of The Moneyless Man and founder of Freeconomy.
Dave's enthusiasm for living the good life on a budget is matched perfectly by his ingenuity and resourcefulness. This book is packed with brilliant, money-saving tips that are perfect for the thrifty gardener. --Lucy Halsall - Editor, Grow Your Own
Given the future convergence of ecological, economic and social crises we're faced with, Hamilton's book is absolutely perfect for anyone concerned about both their pockets and the planet that sustains them. Not only is this book beautifully illustrated, it's also an incredible wealth of information that will empower you to simultaneously save a lot of money and walk more gently on the Earth. Fantastic. --Mark Boyle, author of The Moneyless Man and founder of Freeconomy.
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Don't like spending money in garden centres? Think you can make it yourself for a fraction of the price or find a cheaper option? Dave Hamilton shows you how. By recycling and reusing materials creatively and making the most of what you have, you can gather all you need to grow your food on a budget. Whether it's building your own shed from scrap, constructing a path out of recycled materials or storing your harvest without a freezer, it's all here. This practical guide: * takes you on a frugal journey through the seasons, from planning your space and setting up a plot to raising, recycling, harvesting and storing your plants * offers money-saving tips every step of the way, and occasional tips on the actual gardening! * is crammed full of satisfying projects, from seed saving and making your own plant feed to building a fence or garden shed * gives step-by-step instructions, with easy-to-follow diagrams. *
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a keen allotment-holder and sometime writer of gardening blogs (and books!) I'd be the first to say that some of the books out there are really not much use to the serious grower, and misleading to the novice one. Not so Dave Hamilton's book, which fills an empty niche (which is the whole point of a specialist subject book, there are far too many coffee table style allotment books out there, full of lovely pictures and devoid of useful information) and that niche is upskilling and informing the environmentally conscious (and conscientious) frugal food-grower.
I can't recommend it too highly because, apart from anything else, I am horrified at the amount of money I see new allotment-holders spending on their plots, only to vanish after a couple of months: all their expensive kit gets thrown away, or ruined by the weather and then the next person to take on the plot all too often repeats the same process.
By contrast, Dave shows people how to create paths, make wicking beds, build a compost heap (although if you are a novice composter, think twice before using the fence corner as he suggests: you may rot out your fence if you don't get your compost mix right!) and even how to build a shed. He also focuses on rarely discussed areas of allotment life such as foraging and once you get used to growing your own, it's a simple change of focus that reveals food everywhere, going to waste, and allows you to harvest and consume it without damaging the environment.
The illustrations may not suit those more used to stylish allotment books but they have the virtue of being accurate and detailed. The tips, hints and ideas are all superb - if you are a seasoned grower you will still learn something from this book.
I recommend it, even if you don't have a plot of your own yet, because you can get on with foraging, cooking and storing food even before you reach the top of the allotment list.
I can't recommend it too highly because, apart from anything else, I am horrified at the amount of money I see new allotment-holders spending on their plots, only to vanish after a couple of months: all their expensive kit gets thrown away, or ruined by the weather and then the next person to take on the plot all too often repeats the same process.
By contrast, Dave shows people how to create paths, make wicking beds, build a compost heap (although if you are a novice composter, think twice before using the fence corner as he suggests: you may rot out your fence if you don't get your compost mix right!) and even how to build a shed. He also focuses on rarely discussed areas of allotment life such as foraging and once you get used to growing your own, it's a simple change of focus that reveals food everywhere, going to waste, and allows you to harvest and consume it without damaging the environment.
The illustrations may not suit those more used to stylish allotment books but they have the virtue of being accurate and detailed. The tips, hints and ideas are all superb - if you are a seasoned grower you will still learn something from this book.
I recommend it, even if you don't have a plot of your own yet, because you can get on with foraging, cooking and storing food even before you reach the top of the allotment list.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Three of the best things you can do for the future, I believe, is to start growing your own food, reuse that which we've already produced and reduce your reliance on money to meet your economic needs. Dave Hamilton has managed to combine these to superb effect - it's full of tips that'll save you the price of the book one hundred times over - a conservative estimate - but more importantly, will greatly reduce your ecological impact in the process. It's beautifully illustrated to boot, and incredibly easy to read.
Thank you Dave for putting your many years experience into a book so the rest of us can learn from you.
Thank you Dave for putting your many years experience into a book so the rest of us can learn from you.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Both my wife and I are new to gardening and growing things to eat. We went through this book in just over an evening and found a treasure trove of information aimed at people just like us, beginners. The book is not just about growing things to eat it's about recycling household items, wood and other things that might be discarded and making them useful in the garden. There is a great section on wildlife and how to help and encourage animals into the garden. There is a fatballs recipe for the birds, we have just tried this and made our first batch using fat, leftovers and some seeds, the cost works out at a fraction of the bought ones and judging by the squadrons of small birds competing for a place on the feeders the birds approve to. I am listing some of the projects and will make some of the items suggested by the book from left over materials; I like the section on using wood and old pallets for fencing etc. I can get hold of plenty of them so will make fencing from them rather than buying new stuff. The only investment here will be time! I expect more seasoned gardeners will know about most of the hints and tips in here but for people like us this book is marvellous. The diagrams are clear and writing style is easy to get on with. If we can grow stuff then anyone can and this book will be used over and over again in our house. A great book in every respect and very enjoyable and satisfying to get into, not easy to put down for beginners like us. It certainly has showed us how easy it is to manage our small garden and make everything work in harmony and give us nearly free food, lots of colour and work with wildlife. Anyone wanting to grow their own food or spend less money on garden products should get a copy.
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Yes, yes, YES!
This is a sweet gardening book for beginners. The title tells you everything you need to know about it, really. Dumpster divers and freegans will love, love, LOVE this book! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Lina Eriksson
Good read
A very interesting book this and well worth the price, its one you can go into again and again and still come away learning something new, just taken on a plot of land from a... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. D. Brook
How to be a garden Womble...
I ordered this book from the Vine programme as it embraces two concepts very dear to my dad's heart: gardening and free stuff. Read more
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Nice layout, Nice ideas, Could be More Comprehensive
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Published 8 months ago by Fletch-a-sketch
useful tips & a little commonsense.
This is a very useful little book, it's full of obscure and interesting facts, things that you would only know about if you'd experienced them. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Vixx H
Another brilliant book by Dave Hamilton
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Published 9 months ago by Pompom
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Useful, interesting and informative ...
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Published 9 months ago by Karen Baxter
OK...but....
This is a nice book, but as a gardener, a lot of the tips covered I'd already discovered through existing books. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Cath B
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