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The Edible Container Garden: Fresh Food from Tiny Spaces (Paperback)

by Michael Guerra (Author)

4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Gaia Books Ltd (25 Feb 2000)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1856750892
ISBN-13: 978-1856750899

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 480,640 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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Presents design ideas that allow the reader to make use of every inch of space. The book lists varieties of herbs and salad leaves to grow in pots; describes how sprouting seeds and rocket thrive on windowsills; and explains how to harvest cherries and melon from tubs, and grow celery, peas and parsnips in raised beds and fruit bushes in containers and on trellises up walls. By scaling down his knowledge of organic cultivation and permaculture to suit small spaces, Michael Guerra has produced charts of what will grow well in containers, advice on soil depths and all aspects of cultivation for the contained garden.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Inspiring, excellent, 20 Feb 2001

By	Eleanor (UK) - See all my reviews

I have been looking around for a book on this subject for some time and this one certainly didn't disapoint, it is very well put together with gorgeous photography and practical advice, there is also a section dealing with each plant in turn for quick reference, which is very useful. From the title it isn't obvious that the author includes information on raised beds, so it makes the book relevent to practically everyone who wants to grow food in anything but the traditional allotment type way.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Limited space?, 27 April 2007

By	DangermouseZilla "He's the strongest, he's th... (Doncaster, Yorkshire, UK.) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)

This review is from: The Edible Container Garden: Fresh Food from Tiny Spaces (Paperback)

I have an allotment, but only a very small one (about the size of a small garden) and so I can't just go planting masses of everything.

This book is fantastic at showing how the maximise the space you have to make it as productive as possible.

As well as suggesting ways to plant, it deals with looking after your plants and treating them to ensure you get a good bounty from your veggies!

Detailing each plant and how to deal with it, with good photography and a nice down to earth (if you pardon the pun) explanation - this book is a great addition to anyone wanting to grow veg without having to get rid of the lawn to do so!

Thos book will inspire you. It really is amazing how much food you can grow in small containers.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic gift !!, 4 Dec 2008

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I bought this book for my boyfriend last Christmas as I knew he was interested in starting a container garden on our tiny balcony. He had absolutely no previous gardening experience. I have to say I have been amazed at the wealth of crops he has produced in just one year! He raves about the book. It has been a big inspiration that our table has benefitted from enormously!! In particular he loves the index at the back which he refers to regularly. It doesnt sit on the shelf; it is always around the lounge or kitchen as it is constantly being referred to! It was a very sucessful gift and a great book for anyone thinking of starting to grow crops in a limited space. It has revolutionised our miniscule balcony into a garden of Eden! My only problem is finding another book he will like so much for this Christmas......

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to maximise your garden's potential
We bought this as a gift for someone and got such rave reviews we bought a copy for ourselves. It is a fabulous addition to any gardener's library, with great ideas and detailed... Read more

Published 5 months ago by S. Gillard

4.0 out of 5 stars Good but not the only book you need
I enjoyed reading this book, it has great tips on gardening in small spaces. It isnt just for tiny spaces either, it gives tips for people with small gardents too! Read more

Published 6 months ago by B. Large

3.0 out of 5 stars Attractive but not very practical
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