Helpful Books for New Gardeners

A Listmania! list by S. Wicks "Mother, Chief cook, Gardener, Lover of the written word." (Yorkshire)
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The Complete How To Be A Gardener
1.  The Complete How To Be A Gardener by Alan Titchmarsh
The list author says:
  "Great, down-to-earth ,understandable. And he understands gardening "Oop North""
£17.60   Used & New from: £4.47
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Alan Titchmarsh the Gardener's Year
2.  Alan Titchmarsh the Gardener's Year by Alan Titchmarsh
The list author says:
  "This has proved to be invaluable too. He knows his stuff..."
£19.50   Used & New from: £1.92
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

The Great Vegetable Plot
3.  The Great Vegetable Plot by Sarah Raven
The list author says:
  "If you're interested in veg/fruit growing, then this is worth reading. Especially if you're just in the planning stage."
£14.62   Used & New from: £4.77
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

The New Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency: The classic guide for realists and dreamers
4.  The New Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency: The classic guide for realists and dreamers by John Seymour
The list author says:
  "Even if you're only growing veg in pots, read this book to remind yourself why you're bothering!"
Used & New from: £20.02
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)

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The Vegetable & Herb Expert: The world's best-selling book on vegetables & herbs
5.  The Vegetable & Herb Expert: The world's best-selling book on vegetables & herbs by Dr D G Hessayon
The list author says:
  "A bit short of 'organic' information, but good for pest/disease recognition, and preferred growing conditions for each vegetable."
£4.31   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (68 customer reviews)

Small Garden
6.  Small Garden by John Brookes
The list author says:
  "You might not have a small garden, but if you do, get this!"
£11.04   Used & New from: £4.98
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Delia's Kitchen Garden: A Beginners' Guide to Growing and Cooking Fruit and Vegetables
7.  Delia's Kitchen Garden: A Beginners' Guide to Growing and Cooking Fruit and Vegetables by Delia Smith
The list author says:
  "I was bought this for Christmas, and I've found it really useful"
Used & New from: £0.01
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Handy Gardener (Gardening)
8.  Handy Gardener (Gardening) 
The list author says:
  "This is great, almost pocket sized, and has a section on basic gardening as well as a brief guide to hundreds of common garden plants."
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S. Wicks "Mother, Chief cook, Gardener, Lover of the written word." (Yorkshire)
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