This is a TV tie-in for a new BBC TV series "Grow Your Own Veg!" by TV presenter and highly regarded gardener Carol Klein, who has collaborated with the Royal Horticultural Society to create a lavishly illustrated, easy-to-follow, practical and inspiring beginner's handbook to everything anyone ever needs to know to grow vegetables, salads, and herbs all year round. "Grow Your Own Veg!" complements and builds upon the information covered in the TV series of the same name and provides all the practical know-how to get growing your own vegetables. Combining Carol Klein's no-nonsense and enthusiastic approach to gardening, much loved by viewers of "Gardeners' World" on BBC TV, with the horticultural best practice from the Royal Horticultural Society, this is a genuinely step-by-step beginner's guide to growing an aspirational but achievable range of food plants. Whatever the size of a garden, this is a book to convert readers to the pleasures of growing and harvesting their own food plants. From preparing a plot, planning what to plant, and how to grow any one of the 40 featured food plants, this is a book to which veg growers can return every year, whatever their level of expertise.
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"...a wonderful reference book and guide for vegetable gardeners
everywhere." -- The Good Book Guide, March, 2007
"This step-by-step beginner's guide provides all the practical
know-how to get growing your own vegetables" -- Teeside Evening Gazette, January 2007
"With this new practical manual...even novices can aim for the
good life." -- The Times, February 2007
"an invaluable guidebook" -- Concept for Living, January 2007
"this is a book to convert you to the pleasures of growing and
harvesting your ownfood plants" -- The Western Mail Series, January 2007
everywhere." -- The Good Book Guide, March, 2007
"This step-by-step beginner's guide provides all the practical
know-how to get growing your own vegetables" -- Teeside Evening Gazette, January 2007
"With this new practical manual...even novices can aim for the
good life." -- The Times, February 2007
"an invaluable guidebook" -- Concept for Living, January 2007
"this is a book to convert you to the pleasures of growing and
harvesting your ownfood plants" -- The Western Mail Series, January 2007
From the Inside Flap
You can't beat just-dug carrots and crunchy crisp lettuce for
taste and wholesome nutrition. In Grow Your Own Veg, Royal Horticultural
Society experts reveal the skills you need to nurture 40 different
vegetables from plot to plate.
taste and wholesome nutrition. In Grow Your Own Veg, Royal Horticultural
Society experts reveal the skills you need to nurture 40 different
vegetables from plot to plate.
With her usual energy and enthusiasm, Carol Klein offers green-fingered
advice for growing all your appetizing favourites plus less familiar crops
such as rocket, garlic and Florence fennel. Her approach is environmentally
friendly and easy, giving all the help you need to succeed.
Beginners and experienced gardeners will be inspired by the RHS wisdom that
makes this an indispensable vegetable reference for every gardener's
bookshelf.
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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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74 of 74 people found the following review helpful
By Stu Ford
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.
149 of 150 people found the following review helpful
By Binka
VINE™ VOICE
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.
62 of 62 people found the following review helpful
By Jo Summers
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.
49 of 49 people found the following review helpful
By A. J. Sturgess
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
There are a LOT of coffee-table books out there which purport to help you with aspects of gardening. There are a lot of books full of fancy photographs and complex text. This book is as unlike those as are cheese and chalk. This is probably one of the clearest, best organised and well written books on this subject that you will ever find. Every aspect is thought out to the Nth degree - text is clear and descriptive without becoming overly technical. Photographs and diagrams are clear and useful. The organisation is as near perfect as possible.
All-in-all ... this book is probably the only book on this subject that you will ever need unless you intend opening a market garden. And even then, I reckon it would be hard to beat.
All-in-all ... this book is probably the only book on this subject that you will ever need unless you intend opening a market garden. And even then, I reckon it would be hard to beat.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am not a gardener, I have never watched gardeners world and have only a small back yard. i somehow came across this book while browsing amazon and thought it would be a nice stocking filler for my husband. anyhow, it is so easy to follow and inspiring that we now have green beans, leeks, onions and shallots growing in our little garden. The difference in taste from supermarket veg is unbelievable. This is a great book that takes you from buying seeds to taking vegetables out of the ground, if i can do it, anyone can! Next season we are moving on to courgettes, potatoes, broccoli........
52 of 54 people found the following review helpful
By A. Field
Format:Hardcover
My husband bought this book for me after I watched and raved about the first programme in the series. I have been dipping into it ever since. As a keen but not highly experienced gardener it has been an invaluable source of information, especially with things I had never contemplated growing myself-such as jerusalem artichokes.
Carols personality shines through in the book which makes it even more inspiring as she has such enthusiasm for her subject.
I would certainly recommend anyone buy it!
Carols personality shines through in the book which makes it even more inspiring as she has such enthusiasm for her subject.
I would certainly recommend anyone buy it!
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
By C. Covell
Format:Hardcover
I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in growing their own vegetables, whether on a large plot or a small back yard. Again Carol's enthusiasm comes through in both the television programme and the wonderfully laid out book. The book is a comprehensive guide to British veg and is not to be missed. Everything from the background to the plants through to growing conditions and variety recommendations are include. A great read!
43 of 45 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I don't have green fingers but recently moved to a larger garden. Mum and dad bought me this book as a house warming present. I have found it very interesting and extremely imformative. Planting my first bits this weekend and looking forward to it. Buy it if you are slightly interested in growing your own veg and you will be hooked and buying your seeds/plugs within the first few days of reading it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
very helpful for veg growers
Many great tips for all the gardeners who want to grow their own veg in an organic way. In addition - Claire's Diary notes, pleasant to read and to compare observations as your own... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Katarzyna
5.0 out of 5 stars
Carol Klein
Just what I needed for my new raised beds. A very helpful book with all needs covered in the one book.
Published 2 months ago by Tossa
5.0 out of 5 stars
GOOD PRICE SOME GREAT TIPS
BOUGHT FOR A FRIEND WHO THOUGHT IT WAS A GREAT HELP FOR A FIRST TIME GARDENER. MIGHT BUY IT FOR MYSELF.
Published 3 months ago by Maureen Kirsopp
5.0 out of 5 stars
Grow Your Own Veg
Having created a vegetable garden am no looking forward
to being able to grow more of my
Own vegetables to cook with
to being able to grow more of my
Own vegetables to cook with
Published 3 months ago by Twinkle2
5.0 out of 5 stars
For first time or experienced gardeners, a great reference
I read most of the intro on the first day I got it and have read up on my preferred vegetables. Easy to read, very informative, nothing too technical. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Tricia, Netherlands
5.0 out of 5 stars
grow your own veg
brought this for my cousin he his very pleased with it got lots of useful tips in it a very good purchase
Published 5 months ago by susan matthews
5.0 out of 5 stars
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 15 months ago by abuelo
5.0 out of 5 stars
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 15 months ago by Ches Peace
5.0 out of 5 stars
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 20 months ago by A. M. Crandon
4.0 out of 5 stars
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 20 months ago by sammy
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