No longer do we need a walled vegetable garden to grow succulent fresh produce for the kitchen. Large patio pots and grow bags can bring this useful hobby to the smallest of spaces. This is a book that introduces the basics in a picture-packed format. Everything that you could want for your new personal eating experience is here, from veggies through herbs and fruits, to the kitchen and the recipes to use for it all. It's all very accessible and simply laid out. It guides you one step at a time to become a real gardener.
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Editor and expert contributors to KITCHEN GARDEN MAGAZINE Roxanne is a tutor at The Cookery School, Harrogate
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118 of 118 people found the following review helpful
By Foxylock
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Format:Paperback
There is a vast amount of books available on fruit and veg growing, some offer reams and reams of horticultural theory while others are of the look at the pictures and throw away variety. This book I am pleased to say strikes a nice balance between inspirational photos and common sense advice.
After a short introduction we are shown three distinct sections: Vegetables, herbs and fruit. Now I'll use the onion as an example of a section. First we get a brief description of the onion and its close family members, next we are told of some of the available varieties and their individual traits,we then move on to some growing tips which is broken into three categories : Sowing and planting, growing on and container growing. We then have the onion fact file which includes info on spacings, watering and what to do if your onions bolt ! Next we have a calender showing the sowing /planting time and also the harvest time. The next section is called in the kitchen and gives some useful tips on preparation,cooking,storage and freezing. This section is ended with info on the vitamins and antioxidants contained in an onion. Finally the section is wrapped up with a couple of recipes.
Although many of the recipes didn't appeal to me I found the information to be very valuable and clearly presented. If it's possible to pimp veg then this book manages it with amazingly rich photography. The growing tips are straight to the point and cuts out the bamboozlement contained in other books. Couple this with How to Store Your Garden Produce: The Key to Self-sufficiency by Piers Warren and you'll be well on the way to success. Best of luck !!
After a short introduction we are shown three distinct sections: Vegetables, herbs and fruit. Now I'll use the onion as an example of a section. First we get a brief description of the onion and its close family members, next we are told of some of the available varieties and their individual traits,we then move on to some growing tips which is broken into three categories : Sowing and planting, growing on and container growing. We then have the onion fact file which includes info on spacings, watering and what to do if your onions bolt ! Next we have a calender showing the sowing /planting time and also the harvest time. The next section is called in the kitchen and gives some useful tips on preparation,cooking,storage and freezing. This section is ended with info on the vitamins and antioxidants contained in an onion. Finally the section is wrapped up with a couple of recipes.
Although many of the recipes didn't appeal to me I found the information to be very valuable and clearly presented. If it's possible to pimp veg then this book manages it with amazingly rich photography. The growing tips are straight to the point and cuts out the bamboozlement contained in other books. Couple this with How to Store Your Garden Produce: The Key to Self-sufficiency by Piers Warren and you'll be well on the way to success. Best of luck !!
67 of 67 people found the following review helpful
By Suke
Format:Paperback
The book is brilliant, i have refered to it time and time again. It is easy to understand and being a first time gardener have seen the fruits of my labour. If you do not have much space or are new to growing veggies, buy this book. In my first year of gardening i grew: Potatoes, parsnips, carrots, brocolli, sweetcorn, lettuce, rocket, spinach, tomatoes, garlic, peas, basil, scallop squash, marrows, courgettes, kale, dill, mint, corriander, thyme, kabocha squash, 4 types of chilli, watercress, radishes and all of it was fantastic and all grown in a small north facing garden - a garden that is shared with one large dog and 3 cats, so space really is at a premium. If i can do it, so can everyone else as i had been known to kill off cacti and other so-called 'easy to grow' plants.
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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As a complete novice in any type of gardening and deciding for my first garden to make it mostly vegetables, this book has been a gem! Its easy to follow, talks through all vegetables seperately, and gives great tips and recipes for each vegetable too. Exactly what I needed to get me started and whenever Im unsure I can go back to it to check what Im doing!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Nothing you couldn't find yourself searching the internet
I bought this as I intend to try growing fruits and vegetables in pots and growbags this year in our courtyard garden. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Suzy Simpson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Grow Your Own
Lovely book, well researched, excellent content & a joy to read. I think you will keep this book for years as it is a recent print. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Terry Trout
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good
I bought this for an elderly relative who enjoys his little garden. He was very pleased and is going to try to grow some different things.
Published 6 months ago by Kate
5.0 out of 5 stars
Plots,pots or grow bags
Excellent potted how to grow and use the products of your labour, from seed to table. Easy to read and simple to follow.
Published 12 months ago by General
5.0 out of 5 stars
little cook book to...
smashing little book...informative...in colour...well presented...cooking tips given to...all in all great book for the small gardner...go get it in my view
Published 21 months ago by nak
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fab starter book for budding growers
Bought this as a starter book on recommendation from a friend and wasn't disappointed! Easy to understand and handy size. Ideal for the beginner. Let see how my pots do now.......
Published 22 months ago by lowble
5.0 out of 5 stars
PLot, Pots or growbags
This is an excellently produced book. Ideal for the vegatable beginner, good illustrations and easy to understand. Excellent value for money. Arrived as desceibed.
Published 23 months ago by R. J. Yexley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great little book
Good book for those who want to grow veges or fruit in pots or in the ground. Clear timescales for what to do when. Just my kind of book!
Published on 4 April 2011 by aquataytaylor
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent for beginners
Having had no previous experience of gardening but wanting to grow some friut and veg in containers, I have found this book to be an excellent start to my future hobby. Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2011 by Rebecca Fowell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant for Beginners!
I bought this for my mum so she can start growing her own fruit, veg and herbs. The book iself is great and so easy to use aswell as being very informative. Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2010 by Tom
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