- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Ebury Press; New Ed edition (6 Mar 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0091882567
- ISBN-13: 978-0091882563
- Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 13.7 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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351,700 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #98 in Books > Home & Garden > Gardening > Container Gardening
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Book Description
An essential guide to small-scale organic gardening which will particularly appeal to anyone gardening with limited space, in window-boxes or roof terraces
Product Description
Penelope Bennett's roof terrace garden, measuring just 9ft by 16ft (2.74m x 4.28m), supplies all her vegetables and is crammed with every kind of vegetable, fruit, herb and flower - from salads, potatoes, parsley, strawberries and cherries to honeysuckle and jasmine. She shows how any enthusiastic beginner can achieve the same, whether old or young, disabled or able-bodied, poor or wealthy. There is a month by month guide on what to sow, plant and look out for, and special sections, including growing your own tomatoes, developing the 'orchard', scented shrubs, scented annuals, sowing for brilliance, hanging baskets, creating a wormery to supply compost, making a compost heap, a roof-garden pond and recycling newspapers into 'logs'. (20021018)
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
this is a great book for a tentative, beginner, organic, small space gardener. It inspired me to consider the processes involved and the magic of growth, which is something i had never closely observed before. It is written in diary form starting in January, as i bought it in June I thought this might be a problem, but I read it from the begining, couldn't put it down once I started and flicked forward for timely June advice too.It also touches on wider considerations of the environment and our impact on it, you can make a difference for your own and a greater good.
You really can grow food no matter what space you have available or how "ungreen" you consider your fingers to be.
You really can grow food no matter what space you have available or how "ungreen" you consider your fingers to be.
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I've been reading this book as if it were a work of fiction--the writing is that lyrical and entertaining. I'm a gardening novice (this is my first time ever planting seeds and I never could have imagined it would be so exciting to see them germinate!). The sections on mushrooming and composting are wonderful,too--I've just ordered a wormery from the resource guide in the back and have started growing muchrooms. Next up? A tiny pond. I admit that as a journalist, I can't help but wish that I'd written this lovely book myself--but I'm pleased to suggest it to everyone I know.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Totally different to the instant garden make over genre that is currently popular. This book encourages the gardener to take pleasure in the subtle changes that occur throughout the year. Penelope Bennet takes time to study her seedlings and describes their development in a fascinating way. This book made me look at my small garden in a completely new light.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A joy to read
I have a story to tell about this book; some months ago I ordered it, having followed by usual process with Amazon if following the trail of recommendations and star ratings from... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Paul Lynch
Window Box Book
A light hearted read with a serious content and encouraging. A fun ejoyable but also practical book. An impulse buy but no regrets.
Published 16 months ago by Jessary
The wonder of plants, on a windowsill
The Window-Box Allotment is a year in the life of Penelope Bennett, as she attempts to grow some of her own food in very little space. Read more
Published 19 months ago by E. Cooper
A small, charming book full of witty observations and deep thoughts
This is not your average 'how to' book for urban gardening for those without real garden, although there's quite detailed instructions. Read more
Published on 26 April 2010 by P. Cooper
Pots of pleasure
I took this book into hospital when I went in for a minor op. It's a lovely, inspiring read. I came out determined to start a wormery and grow all my own stuff. Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2008 by Lazy Kipper
Inspirational
What an amazing and inspirational book. I could not put it down and I devoured it cover to cover in a day. I keep going back to it now for ideas. Read more
Published on 19 May 2008 by Ms. K. Mottershead
A brilliant book - really inspirational.
I love this book. It has no pictures but you don't miss them because it's such an inspirational read. Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2007 by L. Irvine
A Good Present ...
This book makes a wonderful present for mothers, grandmothers, or aunts who are keen on gardening! Although it doesn't contain lots of glossy pictures and detailed... Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2005 by LadyPenelope
An original, totally absorbing and funny!
A small book which proves wonderfull things can come in diminuitive sizes. This encapsulates Bennett's whole philosophy. Read more
Published on 3 Aug 2005 by Myrtle
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