- Hardcover: 224 pages
- Publisher: Collins; 1st edition (3 April 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 000720759X
- ISBN-13: 978-0007207596
- Product Dimensions: 24.6 x 19.6 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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Publishing News, March 2006
The ideal handbook for the allotment beginner.
Review
'It is full of colourful and relevant illustrations…The content is packed with excellent down-to-earth advice. Andy Clevely captures the essence of the allotment, showing how it is a relaxing a socialble way to garden. The Allotment Book is a must for the bookshelf.' - The Garden magazine
'This is an excellent book.' - The Telegraph
'It's the ultimate guide to a bumper harvest.' - Sunday Magazine
'Clear and concise, it will take pride of place in your garden shed.' - Daily Mail
‘This book testifies the new vibrancy of allotment culture, and provides all the knowledge needed to turn a patch of soil into a lifelong adventure.’ - The Northern Echo
‘This is a book you’ll want to return to again and again.’ - Garden Answers
‘This book is excellent, rising above the usual dutiful trek through chores and cultivars and capturing the life-expanding possibilities of a new plot.’ - Optima Magazine
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
139 of 144 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I've had an allotment for years and got this book as a present but I've never put it on the shelf since. Andi Clevely is a great read and the book is laid out so well I can dip into it so easily to find the right information. It has definitely inspired me to try some crops which I haven't grown before, like aubergine and chillies. The calendar section is partciularly useful for its 'last chance to sow' and 'planning ahead' features, and has some useful recipes. I would recommend this book for allotmenters new and old, as well as kitchen gardeners.
90 of 93 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have always wanted to grow my own, but I've never had the confidence to go for it.
This book gives you detailed tables of sowing and planting times, seasonal guides,advice on sellecting what to grow and even the odd recipe too. It is written in a clear and concise fashion, with lots of helpfull (and pretty) photographs.
I particularly like the seasonal guides as they have "Sow Now; Plant Now; In Season Now" in one quick reference column at the start of the "chapter".
It answers every question that a virgin allotment holder could ask. I would highly recommend it.
This book gives you detailed tables of sowing and planting times, seasonal guides,advice on sellecting what to grow and even the odd recipe too. It is written in a clear and concise fashion, with lots of helpfull (and pretty) photographs.
I particularly like the seasonal guides as they have "Sow Now; Plant Now; In Season Now" in one quick reference column at the start of the "chapter".
It answers every question that a virgin allotment holder could ask. I would highly recommend it.
70 of 73 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have always wanted to have a go at growing my own veg but quite frankly did not know where to start. I needed a book that would spell out the basics, give me pictures and provide a detailed calendar showing when I should be doing what.
This book is perfect. It is well written, the directions are clear and the pictures informative. It is already well thumbed and next year I will be better! Congratulations to the author.
This book is perfect. It is well written, the directions are clear and the pictures informative. It is already well thumbed and next year I will be better! Congratulations to the author.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
The Allotment Book
Having just moved to a new house and garden this book provided
lots of ideas for organising and improving the vegetable plot.
lots of ideas for organising and improving the vegetable plot.
Published 4 months ago by Nannie
Allotment book
Arrived in good time, a good starters book with lots of relevant facts about allotment gardening. Bought on a friends recommendation, would advise buying it.
Published 17 months ago by Ms. Colette M. R. Kearney
just the job
The Allotment Book
Just what we were looking for having had this handy book before and lost it. Read more
Just what we were looking for having had this handy book before and lost it. Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2010 by Mrs. J. M. Richewebber
Allot ment scence
This book is clearly written so to be a bible of allotment knowledge to the beginner but also a great referance book to the established grower.
Published on 1 Oct 2009 by Mr. M. Harrison
Excellent and informative
This book is invaluable for those with an allotment or vegetable garden.
I especially like the 'sowing and planting' table which I am using to prepare for the coming new... Read more
I especially like the 'sowing and planting' table which I am using to prepare for the coming new... Read more
Published on 3 Sep 2009 by Sue
The Allotment Book
This is the book for all allotmenteers. It should be called the allotment "bible" so useful so informative a simply must have publication. Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2009 by G. A. Mcclay
Allotment Book
Allotment Book is precise informative and excellent, not just for the planning, and growing in an allotment, but also for the practical growing of vegetables at home. Read more
Published on 21 May 2009 by Veggie Grower
Useful book with beautiful pictures
I am a beginner and I appreciated how all the basics are covered. The pictures are really nice.
Published on 18 May 2009 by L. Hernandez Leal
Great Starter
This book is brilliant for those of us that are starting out in growing veg. Even if you don't have an allotment, like myself, this book will help you throughout the year and it... Read more
Published on 13 April 2009 by Mr. M. Haynes
everything you need to know about allotments
I purchased several books on this subject and if I had known I would only of needed to purchase this one! Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2009 by Kimberley
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