Customer Reviews:
 Brilliant guide to growing your own vegetables ++++ February 28, 2008
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I found this book in the bookclub pile during a dull afternoon at work. I bought it off Amazon that evening. It's truly excellent - the kind of book everyone should own whether they have an allotment or not. I don't have one - but I'm using it for guidance on growing vegetables in my back garden. The kind of stuff you need to know is all here - it's like having an experienced gardener helping you out and offering advice over your shoulder as you go - I don't have anyone to ask so it's wonderful for me - and I haven't yet had a question that isn't answered in this book.
The layout is clear and succinct. The plant details are consistent and presented clearly - a picture of the vegetable (invaluable for beginners!), origin, soil and situation, sowing, aftercare, pests and diseases. There's also an at a glance summary of each veg. You get suggested layouts, how to rotate crops (everyone talks about it, first time I've seen a suggested order of planting over four years, finally!). Sections on what not to do in your new community, soil improvement, sowing, kit you'll need.... it's all here.
It's quite tempting to get an allotment next year!
My new vegetable plot ! July 2, 2007
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
Having just created a new vegetable plot I found this book to be a super guide on what to do. It is very easy to follow and has helped me tremendously with my first venture into growing vegetables.
The most useful gardening book I've ever read June 21, 2007
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
The title says it all.
Not just a helpful guide for idiots (like me), but a practical reminder for more experienced gardeners too.
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