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Minding My Peas and Cucumbers: Quirky Tales of Allotment Life Hardcover – 7 Mar. 2011

by Kay Sexton (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars 71 ratings
When Kay Sexton becomes the proud holder of an allotment, she hopes it will be her first foray towards selfsufficiency for her family. Instead, she finds herself in a strange and hostile world of arcane rules and regulations, and hosepipe standoffs. She finds her mud-caked Wellingtoned feet and successfully navigates her way through allotment-keeping: battling Biblical-scale pest invasions; learning the dark arts of the competitive vegetable grower; and practising ninja-like disappearing acts to avoid yet another free cucumber from a neighbouring gardener. Witty, well-observed and with mouth-watering recipes, this book is for anyone who dreams of a slice of the good life.
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  1. Print length
    208 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Summersdale
  4. Publication date
    7 Mar. 2011
  5. Dimensions
    12.7 x 2.54 x 20.32 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    1849531358
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1849531351
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'...She soon learned after becoming the proud holder of an allotment that's it's not all giant marrows and juicy tomatoes.' --Geurnsey Press and Star, 19th March 2011

'Amusing story of Kay's escapades.' --Country Smallholding Magazine, March 2011

'A very enjoyable edition to the growing canon of allotment literature. For Kay Sexton it's all in the quirk.' --Sublime, April 2011

'Guide to the good life.' --The Field, March 2011

'Well timed and a joy to read.'
--Kitchen Garden, April 2011

'Must read.' --Yours Magazine, 22nd February 2011

'Just got an allotment? Then put your feet up with Kay Sexton's quirky tales of allotment life.' --Gloucester Citizen, 29th January 2011

'witty take on her first foray towards self-sufficiency.' --Gloucestershire Echo, 20th January 2011

`This is truly a lovely book, and it makes you smile from cover to cover.' --Regency Magazine, May 2011

`...brilliant book... Tempting recipes and valuable tips... and colourful characters that ramble through the pages of the book.' --The Cottage Smallholder Blog, July 2011 'This is a truly lovely book, and it makes you smile from cover to cover.' --Regency Magazine, August 2011 --Reviews for Minding my Peas and Cucumbers

About the Author

Kay Sexton is based in Brighton and teaches allotment skills. She plans to continue indulging her addiction to all things green and/or fl oral until they invent a Twelve- Step Programme for those who grow their own.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Summersdale
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 7 Mar. 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1849531358
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1849531351
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 320 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.7 x 2.54 x 20.32 cm
  • Best Sellers Rank: 546,227 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 71 ratings

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Customers find the book to be a jolly good read with lovely stories. Moreover, they appreciate the practical advice, with one customer noting the handy hints throughout.

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"When Sexton is writing tales of allotment life, this is a good read...." Read more

"...a down to earth guide for an allotment newbie , and this was the perfect book ! witty, useful resourceful and above all wonderfully honest !..." Read more

"...It's a great read if you have just started out and has a few good tips and a lot of recipes...." Read more

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"...Gives an insight into allotment, funny fast paced with handy hints throughout and mouth watering recipes to try with allotment produce." Read more

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Customers enjoy the stories in the book, with one describing it as an enchanting journal of an allotment newbie.

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  • iris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Minding My Peas and Cucumbers Quirky Tales of Allotment Life
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 July 2013
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    So pleased I bought this book ! an enchanting journal of an allotment newbie
    I recently applied for an allotment plot locally to where I live, and was looking for a down to earth guide for an allotment newbie , and this was the perfect book ! witty, useful resourceful and above all wonderfully honest !
    What I love in particular, is that it doesn't make a wannabe allotment holder so overwhelmed with so much information and is beautifully set out in chapters of the book easy to understand! if your thinking of getting an allotment you need this book also if your a newbie to gardening you need this book ! if you have an allotment however I am certain this book will prove valuable ! really lovely book that made you feel like you knew the author and characters this is the style that I think all gardening and allotment books and guides should be in ! am looking forward to kay, s next books !
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  • Janeac
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable and useful
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 April 2020
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    I had just got an allotment and this was recommended by someone on Facebook. It's a great read if you have just started out and has a few good tips and a lot of recipes. There are a few interesting characters in the book and you might recognise a few types from your own allotment.
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  • Mark Hill
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but too many recipes
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 October 2012
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    When Sexton is writing tales of allotment life, this is a good read. She writes well and the stories are interesting, amusing and, as promised, quirky. Unfortunately, there are so many recipes that there isn't enough space left to provide a full book's worth of reading material.
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  • Peter Paccagnini
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 September 2018
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    Really entertaining read. Gives an insight into allotment, funny fast paced with handy hints throughout and mouth watering recipes to try with allotment produce.
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  • Earthyogi
    4.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyable read - quirky
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 February 2013
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    I bought this book for my sister-in-law - definitely into her allotmenting. She loved its comical slant on the do's, don'ts and who's who of home produce. Well worth a read!
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  • Linda
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful advice.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 September 2013
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    I bought this for my daughter, a novice allotment keeper. She refers to it frequently. It is also a jolly good read even if you only have a window box!
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  • Silverdash
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great condition, much better than I expected and arrived ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 October 2015
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    Great condition, much better than I expected and arrived next day. Looking forward to an entertaining read, especially as we hope to have an allotment very soon.
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  • Mr. T. W. Little
    5.0 out of 5 stars satisfied 2
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 May 2011
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    This item was purchased as a pressie at he same time as the one titled satisfied
    AS with the first we received order before expected and in pristine condition.
    We have bought quite a few items from Amazon and have not been disappointed with the quality or deliver times.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the book.
    Reviewed in the United States on 15 June 2011
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    Kay Sexton has a great sense of humor and a great writing style, so needless to say, she already won me over for those reasons alone.

    The book is like Louisiana gumbo...has a bit of everything in there. If you want a realistic view on what allotment life is like, it's in the book. You want to understand what allotment life is, vivid explanations are in the book. You want a few juicy stories about other people's business? You can find those in the book too. How about a few recipes and guidance on what to do with the fruit of your labor? It's all in the book.

    This was certainly an enjoyable read, and I have to say that I did jump through a few hoops to get this book. I live in the States (this book is sold in the U.K.) so I was not able to purchase the Kindle edition (so much for instant gratification)...then I waited a good bit for it to come in the mail. In the end though, it was worth the effort. Not only that, but I have a friend ready and waiting to give my copy a read. I'm sure she'll be happy that I finally finished the book :)
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