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The Good Book Guide, March, 2007
"...a wonderful reference book and guide for vegetable gardeners
everywhere."
everywhere."
The Times, February 2007
"With this new practical manual...even novices can aim for the
good life."
good life."
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In a world where we are becoming increasingly alienated from what we eat, growing our own vegetables is a fundamental way to reassert the connection between ourselves and our food. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
In a world where we are becoming increasingly alienated from what we eat, growing our own vegetables is a fundamental way to reassert the connection between ourselves and our food. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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144 of 144 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is from the current BBC series.
The first part of the book gives information on hw to prepare a vegetable plot, planning your plot out (what to grow where and when) and information on problems encountered when growing vegetables. There is a good calendar giving information on what you can be dong that month.
The rest of the book is dedicated to the vegetables - over 40 different types. So a very good range. There is information on what sort of soil and site each vegetable prefers, how and when to sow, what needs doing as the seedlings grow, different varieties of each type of veg (photos provided), how and when to harvest, storage and preperation info.
Very informative, easy to follow book. Ideal for the new vegetable gardener or someone who is thinking of expanding their range of veg.
The first part of the book gives information on hw to prepare a vegetable plot, planning your plot out (what to grow where and when) and information on problems encountered when growing vegetables. There is a good calendar giving information on what you can be dong that month.
The rest of the book is dedicated to the vegetables - over 40 different types. So a very good range. There is information on what sort of soil and site each vegetable prefers, how and when to sow, what needs doing as the seedlings grow, different varieties of each type of veg (photos provided), how and when to harvest, storage and preperation info.
Very informative, easy to follow book. Ideal for the new vegetable gardener or someone who is thinking of expanding their range of veg.
72 of 72 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The book is better than the accompanying TV series. Well written and illustrated. The advice given is essential for those just starting out and even those who have been dabbling for a while. It puts in sinple terms how, where and when to plant, how to look after, when and how to harvest and even gives some examples of how each veg in the book can be eaten or cooked. Covers a substantial variety of veg, I recommend this book as a must have for those wanting to know where to start, it is certainly helping me with my plans.
60 of 60 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book as I have been watching the series and I was not disappointed as it is very well organised and informative. The first 50 pages or so are made up of sections about: plot (size, raised beds/containers, early/main crops); preparing the plot; a step by step guide to growing and extending the season; problems; and a seasonal calendar (what to do and when to do it). The rest of the book (some 150 pages or so) is about the veg. Split into different categories, each vegetable has 4 pages dedicated to it (although one of these pages is a picture). Each vegetable has information on: the best sites and soils; sowing and planting; cultivating; harvest; storing and cooking; pest and disease; recommended varieties (along with pictures). Each also has a useful small calendar showing which are the suitable times to sow, plant and harvest.
All in all I think it's an excellent book. It is well written (except for one typo I found in the potato section!) has beautiful pictures and all the information I wanted... even a glossary to explain all those terms I'm unfamiliar with. If you are new to vegetable gardening like me, you won't be disappointed.
All in all I think it's an excellent book. It is well written (except for one typo I found in the potato section!) has beautiful pictures and all the information I wanted... even a glossary to explain all those terms I'm unfamiliar with. If you are new to vegetable gardening like me, you won't be disappointed.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
gardening
I bought this book about 2 years ago for myself, I found it so good I have just bought another for a friend who has just taken up growing their own veg. Read more
Published 2 months ago by abuelo
Happy Horticulture !
Having already owned this book and used it successfully in developing my modest garden I decided that a new copy might make a great gift for a friend - I was right! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ches Peace
Simply excellent
As an absolute novice I found this book excellent in every respect. It is concise, beautifully laid out and very informative. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.
Published 7 months ago by A. M. Crandon
grow your own veg
Brought this for my husband who loves the book he says it has alot of good hints for growing your own veg and he has used some useful tips from this book. Read more
Published 7 months ago by sammy
Garedening Book
A useful and easy book on growing vegetables suitable for both beginner and experienced gardener alike. I can recommend this book.
Published 9 months ago by Mr. Alan Cooke
Excellent Book
This is a really, really good book for growing veg - I often look over it to see what I should be doing, and have learned lots of tips and tricks. Well worth the money.
Published 9 months ago by Seamus
present
this book was bought as a present so can only go by what my friend has said-great book, cant put it down, only wish i had it before i started planting my veg.
Published 10 months ago by donna
Cheated
I was really pleased with this book until I discovered that Carol didn't actually write it (it was penned by two ghost authors). Read more
Published 10 months ago by Wispy Wonder
Grow Your Own Veg
I'm very new to gardening and I've never grown anything in my life! Great tips and easy to follow. Will hopefully have my own veg patch very soon!
Published 12 months ago by Fantashic
Grow Your Own Veg
I learned to garden from a book in my twenties and now in my fifties decided to buy this book simply because I just love to watch Carol Klein on TV. Read more
Published 13 months ago by MAC
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