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Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2011
Description
There is nothing like growing your own vegetables. The excitement of sowing a seed, seeing it come through the soil, growing it to harvest and then eating it is one of life's great thrills. Christine Walkden tells you how to grow vegetables simply, even if you only have a window box or a window sill.
Author
Publisher
Mango Media
Pub. Date
2019
Description
Here in one pretty package is everything you need to know to have your garden and eat it, too! Inside, you?ll find tips for greening up all areas of your garden. Learn surprising facts about your impact on the environment and change your habits with do-it-yourself ideas inThe Starter Garden Handbook. Organic gardener, environmentalist, and pop-up chef Alice Mary Alvrez will help you start with small changes, like growing basic herbs,...
Author
Publisher
Right Way
Pub. Date
2011
Description
Whether you're lucky enough to have your own garden, run an allotment or only have enough room for a few pots and containers, you can successfully grow your own fresh vegetables to feed your family. John Harrison's practical guide gives you all the information you need to prepare the soil and start sowing your seeds.
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2016
Description
Growing your own vegetables provides delicious food fresh from the soil without costing the earth. Discover how planning and preparation, basic tools and the most rudimentary gardening ability can transform an allotment, garden, patio, or even an urban balcony into a homegrown haven.
Author
Series
River Cottage handbook volume no. 4
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Pub. Date
2009
Description
In the fourth 'River Cottage Handbook', Mark Diacono tells readers everything they need to know to create a productive, organic garden - no matter where they live.
Author
Publisher
BBC
Pub. Date
2011
Description
Whether it's pointers on how to get started or expert hints for the seasoned gardener, this text is packed with useful know-how. From simple projects for growing veg in small plots, to inspired ideas for ensuring that your crops grow successfully year on year, you will find a wealth of advice.
Author
Series
Publisher
BBC
Pub. Date
2010
Description
'The Edible Garden' follows Gardeners World presenter Alys Fowler as she takes up the challenge to prepare at least one meal a day using only home-grown produce. However, rather than taking up an allotment, Alys will be serving up feasts with ingredients grown in her small suburban backgarden.
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln
Pub. Date
c2006
Description
Intended for gardeners who want to enjoy the benefits of growing their own food, but who have little time to spare, this handbook features advice and techniques that show you how to grow the right quantities of the fruit and vegetables you love. It covers various aspects of allotmenteering and vegetable gardening.
Author
Publisher
Mitchell Beazley
Pub. Date
2015
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Description
Have you ever grown a batch of lovingly nurtured tomatoes only to be disappointed by the flavour when you harvest them? Best-selling gardening writer and botanist James Wong is convinced that the problem lies with current gardening practices which create bumper harvests at the direct expense of flavour. James's solution? Simply by growing the best-flavoured varieties and treating them just a bit meaner, you will not only get harvests with an intense...
Author
Publisher
BBC
Pub. Date
2009
Description
Alan Titchmarsh imparts a lifetime of expertise in these definitive guides for beginners and experienced gardeners. They cover everything from the initial planning of your garden on paper to how to make your design a reality with planting, laying and construction guides.
Author
Publisher
New Holland
Pub. Date
2010
Description
Divided into three main chapters discussing what you can grow, tools and materials and which containers to use, this book provides the complete guide to growing and eating your own food. It also includes a directory of herbs, vegetables and fruits and a selection of recipes.
20) The Royal Horticultural Society allotment handbook: the expert guide for every fruit and veg grower
Author
Publisher
Mitchell Beazley
Pub. Date
2010
Description
An expert guide to growing fruit, vegetables and flowers on an allotment or equivalent plot, this book explores best practice growing advice, allotment life and its numerous benefits.