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Allotted Time: Two Blokes, One Shed, No Idea (Paperback)

by Robin Shelton (Author)
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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Pan; New edition edition (2 Mar 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0330441256
  • ISBN-13: 978-0330441254
  • Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 13 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 51,718 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'Shelton simply and inspiringly shows how quickly you can leap from total incompetence to harvesting your first radishes.' --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.


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'The redemptive power of growing veg is the theme here as Shelton
cultivates his way back from a failed marriage' --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating slice of life..., 23 Mar 2006
By Mr. Jd Ware "wolvie-ware" (London) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Allotted Time: Twelve Months, Two Blokes, One Shed, No Idea (Hardcover)
All hail Robin Shelton for making gardening seem fun, witty and charming. Well, at least his book his!

I'm not a gardener myself, but you don't really need to be to read this. It's not a gardening manual. It is a year of someone's life - dealing with his family, his friends, his personal thoughts, and spending a year on an allottment trying to grow some veggies.

It's warm-hearted, funny and insightful. It's a pleasure to read, easy to read, and fun to read. Occasionally Shelton will ramble a bit, but that's what happens when you transfer your thoughts onto paper.

Nevertheless, this was enjoyable from start to finish, and might even get you int ogardening yourself. Robin was a non-gardener too before he decided to have a bash on his allottment. His caricatures detailing the people he met and how he gained gardening knowledge is amusing. Ken, the alarmingly real character with the walking stick is a hilarious part of the book.

And as with all men, there's even a whole chapter devoted to the shed!

Indispensible read, and you may even pick up some tips from it.

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Educational AND entertaining?! I didn't think it possible!, 9 April 2006
By Ms. K. Mercer (Bristol, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Allotted Time: Twelve Months, Two Blokes, One Shed, No Idea (Hardcover)
This is more than the ideal book if you're thinking about getting an allotment, or just doing something more purposeful with your garden. It is a must-read.

In this book you will find the truth about not only the joy an allotment can bring to even those who have given up trying to find anything worthwhile to care about, but also the hard toil that it demands. It won't fool you into thinking it is a journey of pure ease and happiness; Robin Shelton writes also of the tantrums involved in digging, digging and more digging, the fury in battle against bindweed - the most evil of all things that grow - and the devastation when not all your tender-loved seedlings survive.

Shelton and his best mate Steve begin with practically no knowledge at all of gardening and a non-existent budget. Tools and accessories are minimal and mostly come from the local dump. I don't think you ever needed more proof that anyone can do it if they put their mind to it. It is the honesty of this book that kept me giggling and chuckling throughout every page and despite the previously mentioned graphic detail of the struggles involved, I can't wait to do it myself!

Although Shelton does not necessarily provide factual information, i.e. what to do if this happens, etc, you learn far more by following his journey, learning from (and laughing at) his mistakes and being totally jealous because you don't have one of your own yet!

Cautionary note: This book will make owning a shed seem essential and non-negotiable and you will wonder how you ever lived without one before!

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I love a book with a good plot!, 17 Mar 2006
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This review is from: Allotted Time: Twelve Months, Two Blokes, One Shed, No Idea (Hardcover)
As soon as my husband mentioned this forthcoming book, I knew I had to have it as soon as it was on sale. As a newcomer to allotment holding myself, I couldn't wait to find out how these two friends would cope with their first plot. The book is as much about the developing friendship between Robin and Steve as it is about the healing power of allotments. Robin's struggle to emerge from the pit of depression whilst coping with divorce, joblessness and weekend parenting is evident but the book is written with a dry humour that made me laugh out loud. Both men discover that hard physical labour in the company of Mother Nature gives them purpose, peace and confidence. I was almost as excited as they were when they unearthed their first potatoes and the 'time stood still' type description of this event had me transfixed. If you have an allotment and a sense of humour you will love this book. If you have neither, you will at the very least, marvel at Robin's determination and be inspired to get an allotment for yourself.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Not a gardener....
Although I have very little interest in gardening that really didn't matter when reading this book. It is all about the journey and not the arrival. Read more
Published 6 months ago by www.wantthemoononastick.blogsp...

1.0 out of 5 stars Mundane and disappointing
I was very disappointed with this book. It start promisingly, but faded very quickly when it become evident that the author was attempting just to fill pages. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ready steady grow

4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book great fun with some helpful hints.
Great book really funny. Would reccomend. Does peater out and becomes a little repetative toward the end. But still a great book and well worth a read. Richard
Published 9 months ago by R. P. Attrill

5.0 out of 5 stars Time to get on the waiting list
I have been on my local allotment waiting list for 2 years,so you can imagine my delight in being offered half a plot last month (November 2008). Read more
Published 11 months ago by David Marshall

4.0 out of 5 stars The Big Dig!
I whizzed through this, devouring every detail, living every bramble pulled away and feeling every aching muscle afterwards. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Melissa Parrett

4.0 out of 5 stars Amusing but not that educational
I found this book hugely amusing and it really got me looking forward to the day when I would get my own little plot. Read more
Published 13 months ago by J. Sykes

5.0 out of 5 stars Not a manual - but really really funny
If you want a 'how to' guide for your veg this isnt it - but if you want to laugh out loud every couple of pages (and perhaps indirectly learn a fair amount about allotment... Read more
Published 21 months ago by N. Crane

5.0 out of 5 stars Occupational therapy in it's purest form
Robin Shelton is living confirmation of the therapeutic benefits of activity.
This book is written in a very reader-friendly form and is more enjoyable than any number of... Read more
Published on 5 Jul 2007 by S. E. Thomas

5.0 out of 5 stars ALLOTTED TIME A TRULY GREAT READ
You must read this book if you have or are thinking about getting a plot of your own. As an inexperienced fairly new plot holder myself it was great to read an honest account of... Read more
Published on 1 April 2007 by C. Mcgann

2.0 out of 5 stars Spend time on the allotment rather than read this
This was bought for me after I got an allotment late last year.
The book is easy to read and quite humorous in parts as the author describes the local characters. Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2007 by York8500

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