Save money and eat fresh with this hands–on guide to home–growing Growing you own produce is the only way to enjoy delicious, garden–fresh fruit and veg all year round. This practical manual gives you the lowdown on everything from finding the right tools and choosing which plants to grow, to nurturing your crops and bringing in your first harvest. The easy–to–follow advice will help you get started straight away and become a confident and successful kitchen gardener. • Get going with growing – discover which plants are best for you and how to make the most of your outdoor space • Prepare your plot – learn how to set up and maintain healthy beds for your fruit and vegetables • Grow tasty veg – choose your favourite veggies from asparagus and broccoli to courgettes, sweet corn and many more • Grow your own fruit salad – get quick results from fast–growing berries and learn to nurture slow–growing tree fruit and exotic greenhouse produce
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"...an expert hands–on guide to growing delicious fruit and veg..." (50Connect.co.uk, March 5th 2009) "...much that seasoned veg growers will learn here...user friendly layout" (Amateur Gardening, June 20th 2009)
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Growing your own produce is the only way to enjoy delicious, garden–fresh fruit and veg all year round. This practical manual gives you the lowdown on everything from finding the right tools and choosing which plants to grow, to nurturing your crops and bringing in your first harvest. The easy–to–follow advice will help you get started straight away and become a confident and successful kitchen gardener.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I brought this book when i first got into growing fruit and veg. Everything i have tried to grow is in this book and its explained so that newbies can understand it. The book also explains some of the technical terms and it has a few good websites in it to order seeds and plants from too. My copy is very well read and some of the pages have a little soil on, it is my growing bible!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Kate
Format:Paperback
This book is ideal for both those starting out growing their own fruit and veg, or with a few years under their belt. It's very accessible, in easy to follow language and covers just about everything you'll need to know and probably more!
Some books I've read cover one element of growing in depth with little covered on other aspects, but this book covers everything from, planning your site, preparing your soil, rotation, growing tips, fertilizing and pests and diseases. Read this and there's very little else you'll need to know except of course how to contol the British weather!
Some books I've read cover one element of growing in depth with little covered on other aspects, but this book covers everything from, planning your site, preparing your soil, rotation, growing tips, fertilizing and pests and diseases. Read this and there's very little else you'll need to know except of course how to contol the British weather!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
as a family, we've started to grow our own fruit and veg, this book is a MUST HAVE! as like all their other publications, very easy to understand and NO confussing jargon. covers all aspects of growing from growing in ground to containers, outlinging pros and cons and from seed to 'ready seeded' plants. a whole range fruit and veg covered and tips for more yealds to storage and even cooking with health benefits thrown in! we've learned so much and our children have taken a keen interest as they have found fresh salads and veg are much tastier!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By A. Mugrew
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A book that can be delved into anytime and often with great tips. Was bought as a present and was very impressed with the layout and language. Great for beginners and experienced gardners alike, well worth the money
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a very well written and east to understand book on the growing of Vegetables It give you plenty of information on planting and taking care of the crops you plant and also the best type of crops also how to take care of the pests and how to discover what is wrong.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Emma Rumbold
Format:Paperback
I bought this for my brother in law and he hasn't put down since receiving it. The product was well parceled and in good knick.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Mohawk
Format:Paperback
Growing veg, whether in the back garden or the allotment can be problematic if you have no idea where to begin.
I hadn't got a clue much beyond what was written on the label or seed packet, but this book changes everything.
Thank you so much for an informative book. I cannot really understand why anyone would give this book less than 5 stars as it truly is the gardeners bible for growing fruit and veg.
If you are nervous about GYO, then BTB (buy this book!)
I hadn't got a clue much beyond what was written on the label or seed packet, but this book changes everything.
Thank you so much for an informative book. I cannot really understand why anyone would give this book less than 5 stars as it truly is the gardeners bible for growing fruit and veg.
If you are nervous about GYO, then BTB (buy this book!)
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By mrsm_jones
Format:Paperback
I was a little diappointed by this book. All the information is there is you look for it, but when you're looking at your plants, not knowing what's wrong with them, a few photos wouldn't have gone amiss. I refered to the book, then ended up Googling the symptoms instead.
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detailed and complete
This book contains a detailed guide to grows organically many types of fruits and vegs. It is very well presented and easy to follow.
Published 2 months ago by Virginie
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Not that great
I was disappointed with this book. There are very few photos, no example yearly calendars of what to grow and when and generally it's very dense with writing. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Miss Emily May
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All you need to know on vegetables
If any book can ensure successful vegetable growing this is it. It is the most comprehensive and well written book on growing fruit and vegetables I have found. Read more
Published 18 months ago by ocean ranger
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Great for beginners
This book is great for beginners and has loads of useful tips and tricks. Being a complete novice, I am happily seeing the benefits as my seedlings have just gone into a raised... Read more
Published on 23 April 2011 by Anna K
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very helpful
I fancied growing my own veg, but didn't have a clue what to do after I'd planted the seeds, and this book is very useful, with loads of info and tips. Read more
Published on 18 May 2010 by A. L. Ogram
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First impressions...
Have not used this extensively as yet, but the first impressions is that it looks very good, easy to follow and helpful. Read more
Published on 30 Dec 2009 by M. Eade
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