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Polytunnels have a key role to play in the grow-your-own revolution, and a comprehensive guide such as this is long overdue. --Simon McEwan, Country Smallholding magazine
As someone considering buying a polytunnel, I am so pleased that I read this book first. The Polytunnel Handbook has guided me to the type of tunnel I need, made me think about the use and given me confidence to get started. --Liz Wright, Editor, Smallholder magazine
As someone considering buying a polytunnel, I am so pleased that I read this book first. The Polytunnel Handbook has guided me to the type of tunnel I need, made me think about the use and given me confidence to get started. --Liz Wright, Editor, Smallholder magazine
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The last decade has seen an unprecedented rise in demand for organic fruit and vegetables, and each year more of us are discovering that home-grown food is fresher, tastier and more nutritious than food shipped in from elsewhere. A polytunnel can be used as an affordable, low-carbon aid to growing your own food all year round, from crispy salads and stir-fries in the dead of winter to juicy melons and mouthwatering grapes in high summer. The Polytunnel Handbook looks at all aspects of polytunnel use from planning your purchase to harvesting the rewards, and includes a step-by-step guide detailing how polytunnels are put up and maintained. There are chapters on developing healthy soil and preventing pests, and a jargon-free guide to the range of often mystifying accessories that many tunnel retailers offer. For the DIY enthusiast there is a full set of instructions for building a polytunnel from scratch, and the authors explain how to keep your polytunnel productive in every season.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm in the process of doing my research before buying either a tunnel or greenhouse and bought this book to help me make a decision. It has saved me a lot of time and given me some very valuable pointers. For example, I couldn't decide whether I was best suited to a polytunnel or a large greenhouse. As a result of reading the book I am now buying a Keder house, something that didn't come up during my web searching. This information alone meant that the book was a worthwhile purchase.
There is a very useful list of manufacturers and suppliers and also a list of web resources in the appendix
Don't buy this book if you're wanting a detailed listing of what to grow and when to plant. In some ways I feel that the title of the book could be better, as it is far more valuble to someone who is thinking about buying a PT than someone who already has one erected and in use.
There is a very useful list of manufacturers and suppliers and also a list of web resources in the appendix
Don't buy this book if you're wanting a detailed listing of what to grow and when to plant. In some ways I feel that the title of the book could be better, as it is far more valuble to someone who is thinking about buying a PT than someone who already has one erected and in use.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Worth every penny - this book is really clear and well structured to offer sound advice at all stages from planning to planting. It is easy to dip in and out of and has been very useful at every stage.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is packed with useful information including assembling and erecting your polytunnel, suggested internal layouts, advice on where to buy, what to grow and at what time of year depending on where you live in the UK. I would highly recommend this indispensible guide.
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Just what I needed
My first time working with a PT will be this Spring - so this book came highly recommended and it does exactly what it says on the tin!! Read more
Published 5 months ago by Suzieq
To grow or not to grow in a Polytunne
An excellent book for those who think they might like to venture into polytunnelling! Well set out and informative. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Helenelle
Tunnel is easy
A collection of knowledge about the world of polytunnel.
It embrace tunnel building from the easy cheap self made western tunnel to the last model super cool double... Read more
It embrace tunnel building from the easy cheap self made western tunnel to the last model super cool double... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mario
Well worth the read
Nice simple book with good ideas. Well worth a read before buying a polytunnel. It will make you spend more on your tunnel but the tips will hopefully be worth it when mine... Read more
Published 17 months ago by DaveScay
A 'must read' for new polytunnel owners
Thank goodness I found this book before I steamed ahead with my first polytunnel venture (adventure ?!). Read more
Published 18 months ago by caroleinwales
A must for the any novice.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Read all this book before you buy a poly-tunnel not afterwards, As it tells you of all the pit falls,do's and dont's before you pay out for the tunnel, and the time it will take to... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Big Al
If you are a polytunnel virgin then this is for you!
This book is an indispensible bible for anyone wanting to buy a polytunnel. As an experienced gardener with a new and very large polytunnel I have found this book to be invaluable!
Published on 25 May 2010 by Mrs. Ann L. Mcpherson
Read this before you purchase a polytunnel++++
What an excellent book, you must read this prior to buying any sort of growing house! The resource section is worth the book price in itself cutting down on all the rubbish you get... Read more
Published on 13 April 2010 by P. Collins
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Superb - full of lots of useful information, especially how to make one yourself, which I have done. Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2010 by Mr. D. R. Fountain
practical and helpful
Gives a very thoughtful,interesting and practical insight into the world of polytunnel growing.This book provides sufficient knowledge of organic
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Published on 26 July 2009 by Mr. Pj Mckenna
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