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141 of 142 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read - guaranteed to impress
As the title suggests - down to earth guide. You can really relate to the author and the information goes further than the usual veg books, rather than the usual colour photos of tools, veg etc, its crammed with tips and advice that are usually passed down from generations. There are diagrams and sketches when needed - simple clear and easy to follow. Another thing I...
Published 19 months ago by Paula Cooke

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Vegtable Growing
This book is not what I thought it would be,Has very interesting parts, but I did think it would be more general month by month, it is a good book if you have not done the vegtable growing before. It is only for the small to medium size gardener.
Published 5 months ago by M. Harris

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141 of 142 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read - guaranteed to impress, 9 April 2008
As the title suggests - down to earth guide. You can really relate to the author and the information goes further than the usual veg books, rather than the usual colour photos of tools, veg etc, its crammed with tips and advice that are usually passed down from generations. There are diagrams and sketches when needed - simple clear and easy to follow. Another thing I liked was the author covers all methods and doesnt 'preach' a certain method, just gives the facts so you can choose yourself. VERY highly recomended and very thorough. Easy to read and a book I will keep close at hand - fits in the handbag. Such good value for money, every page has been used to its full. Well done John Harrison
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107 of 108 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Grass Root Gardening!, 29 Mar 2008
By Mr. R. Cannon "'Down the Lane'" (Ashford, Kent, UK) - See all my reviews
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You can spend three times as much as this book costs and get lots of glossy photo's and an impressive looking bookcase., but that's all. I doubt if this Book will spend much time on the bookcase anyway.

The joy of this Book is that it gets down to basics, is well set out and unlike some books, you can get to where you want to easily.

Mr. Harrison obviously runs a very efficient vegetable garden. I would imagine he is very well and healthily fed through his practical knowledge!

Worth every penny.
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57 of 58 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Useful, 24 Mar 2008
This is a really useful guide in straightforward user-friendly language. I am new to vegetable growing and find the guidance in this book invaluable.
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41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read, 28 May 2008
Have to say the book is written in a way that it is an easy, engaging read, which puts across an interest and detail in the subject that is rather infectious. It gives explanations & descriptions in plain English, as if the author is standing next to you holding a conversation with you rather than talking at you. It doesn't have lots of glossy pictures of marvellous gardens and plants, but it has something far more important: necessary information put across in a way that as a beginner, I felt I wasn't being talked down to in a way some celebrity gardeners do tend to do IMO. The information given is incredibly useful and practical. It's going to be one of those books I pop in and out of when needed, and will be come well-thumbed and well-used. I recommend it.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Get it with free seeds!, 11 Oct 2008
By Mr. M. D. Bullard "hungovermatt" (Hemel Hempstead, UK) - See all my reviews
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I can second all other positive comments on here but let you all know that if you get it from www . allotment . org . uk / book / index . php it will cost you £6.99 including postage but, and here's the good bit, you get £10 worth of seeds with it for free!!! (apologies for putting spaces between all the dots and slashes but I have a feeling Amazon don't let you submit reviews containing web links)
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent value and sensible size, 29 Mar 2008
I thought this was very good value - puts some rivals to shame. It's the right size for you pocket or shed too. Sensible advice without being bossy.
I would recommend this to beginners and more experienced gardeners alike.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent value, 1 Aug 2008
Written by a real gardener, it's thorough, concise, inexpensive, well-laid out and a good read.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Written with a passion for Vegetables., 13 Dec 2008
By J. Trim "The Judge" (Hampshire) - See all my reviews
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I can only echo the observations of most other readers. A great value no frills book packed with knowledge. Written by a genuine kithchen gardener. As a horticultural lecturer this is one book I would recommend to those new to vegetable gardening.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Budget Book, 30 April 2008
This book has much more detail and info than the glossy photo books. It is a nice compact size and I have found the advice very useful as a beginner.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Awaiting January......, 15 Aug 2008
By Ms. Carla A. Davies "Lala" (Derbyshire, UK) - See all my reviews
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This is a brilliant and very cheap little book. It doesn't take much reading and has all the area you could require for a simple garden. The A-Z of vegetables is clear; just what is needed to go with the month by month guide. It is also helpful to deal with any problems one might come across. All together a well rounded book! Some of the diagrams would perhaps benefit from some colour though. Carla x
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