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4.56 AVERAGE
4.56 AVERAGE
Perfect for the brand new gardener like myself. Super helpful having the month by month guide, tells me what to do and when to do it.
If you’re new to gardening, or new to gardening in the UK, this book is phenomenal
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Brilliant, very informative book, a must have for any newbie vegetable grower.
A lovely resource for the novice gardener!
Most useful are the jobs for each month - it really breaks it down when it can sometimes feel like there is so much to do and learn.
I also enjoy the extra information on pests, and the gudes to building your own raised beds and compost bins etc.
Really lovely, motivating photos too.
Most useful are the jobs for each month - it really breaks it down when it can sometimes feel like there is so much to do and learn.
I also enjoy the extra information on pests, and the gudes to building your own raised beds and compost bins etc.
Really lovely, motivating photos too.
Very straightforward book to growing veg, fruit and herbs in an allotment situation. Lots of great photos, text frequently borken up by lots of headings to improve readability and it's easy to skim though and find what you need.
Divided into 4 sections:
Allotment know how - assessing the site, microclimate, plot layout, making beds, crop rotation etc
Allotment calendar - bullet point list of top tasks to be done every month backed up by more detailed information of veggies available, sowing & planting, other jobs to be done, pests & diseases to look out for.
Crop planner - page entry per crop item with calendar to show sowing/harvesting times, info on where to grow, sowing & planting, tips on growing, harvesting and troubleshooting.
Troubleshooting - pests & diseases A-Z.
Divided into 4 sections:
Allotment know how - assessing the site, microclimate, plot layout, making beds, crop rotation etc
Allotment calendar - bullet point list of top tasks to be done every month backed up by more detailed information of veggies available, sowing & planting, other jobs to be done, pests & diseases to look out for.
Crop planner - page entry per crop item with calendar to show sowing/harvesting times, info on where to grow, sowing & planting, tips on growing, harvesting and troubleshooting.
Troubleshooting - pests & diseases A-Z.
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medium-paced
Super straightforward book outlining the key jobs to be done month by month for the beginner gardener. Just a tip from a friend who also has this book AND an incredibly productive allotment, it's very England-centric so if you're in Scotland, he would recommend moving things a few weeks to a month later (i.e. tasks designated for March in the book might need to happen closer to April in reality if you're in Northern Scotland). I've yet to try this in practice yet but it his results speak for themselves!