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Potatoes (Grow Your Own)
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It’s simple to grow your own potatoes! In this book find out:
what equipment you will need
how to grow a healthy plant
about the science in growing plants.
You can also find useful tips, nutrition facts and a recipe.
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The Potato Book
Every
vegetable is available in a number of different varieties. But which
varieties to choose? In the case of most veg, choosing is fairly simple and
is fun; it usually takes a couple of evenings going through the seed
catalogues when preparing next season's seed order. But potatoes are special.
Knowing - really knowing - about the different varieties available, along
with their strengths and weaknesses, is necessary, fascinating, fun,
rewarding and strangely addictive. And of course this reseach really pays off
come harvest time. The best way to learn about potatoes - the varieties
available, their characteristics, the difference between 1st earlies, 2nd
earlies, maincrop, the growing techniques, etc. - is to read this invaluable
book. It is a greatly expanded and updated version of Romans's legendary
"Guide to Seed Potato Varieties" booklet. (This precious, slim, green volume
lives by my bedside. We used it this year to choose the potatoes being
offered to members of our Allotment Society.) In comparison with the booklet
you have updated and enlarged information, a larger number of potato
varieties covered, a greatly expanded History section, a lot more information
on Microplants, and so on - but best of all there are photographs! Yes,
lovely colour photographs of all the varieties featured.
Perhaps most important is the information about different varieties'
susceptibility/resistance to various pests and diseases. Whereas most peoples'
current concern is with blight, I find that slug damage is a much bigger problem. I
need to grow varieties that have high slug resistance (as well as the other
characteristics I'm looking for); this book tells me which they are.
In short: if you want to grow spuds, get this lovely book by a top British
expert and read up on the varieties before putting in next year's order.
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The Complete Vegetable Gardener: A Practical Guide to Growing Fresh and Delicious
Vegetables (Readers Digest)
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Eating fresh home-grown produce can't be beaten and with this book which caters
for novice gardeners and devoted enthusiasts alike, you will learn all you need
to know to grow your own vegetables - from choosing a site to storing
vegetables after the harvest. Simple, straightforward advice shows you how to
match planting strategies to the way a crop grows and how to get the most out
of a vegetable garden no matter what lifestyle, climate and garden soil you
have. A crop list features over 80 entries on different vegetables - from
artichokes to courgettes. Each entry contains a jargon buster planting
prescription box, problem solver, recommended varieties and a Green Light box
which helps the reader decide if this is the right plant for them. And
throughout the book there are a dozen sample garden plans for every scheme from
patio containers through to kitchen gardens. Growing your own vegetables has
never been easier!
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Organic Crops in Pots: How to Grow Your Own Fruit, Vegetables and
Herbs
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Get the best out of any type of garden without spending a fortune, whether
it's a small window box or a hard patio, with Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell's
brilliant guide to growing crops in pots. Using containers or pots as a
base for your gardening is so versatile - try making an eye-catching design
feature by growing nasturtiums in a galvanized mop bucket, or grow parsley
and basil on your window ledge in a kitchen colander. Growing your own
crops is not only rewarding and fun, but you'll be doing your bit for the
environment too, as well as being able to ensure that all your crops are
produced organically, whilst saving money at the same time.This book is
packed with tips and techniques, from companion planting to deter pests to
choosing the right container for the right crop, along with advice on
feeding and watering, knowing when to harvest and treating common diseases
without resorting to the use of chemical sprays. All the projects are
perfect for beginners and there are even ideas to turn little fingers
green, helping children to understand the importance of treating the earth
with care and respect. "Organic Crops in Pots" tempts the novice gardener
to get growing and the more experienced gardener to grow organically,
producing crops that are a pleasure to grow, harvest and eat.
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Growing Potatoes: A directory of varieties and how to cultivate them successfully
(Kitchen Garden Series)
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In this guide, the different types and most popular varieties of potato are
described and illustrated, from the internationally popular Desiree and
King Edward, to the specialist Pink Fir Apple, with information on their
history and culinary uses.
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The Small Garden Specialist (Specialist Series)
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The majority of people do not have the luxury of a large outdoor space -
whether it be a garden, terrace or courtyard - most have a small area to
work with. However, even the smallest of gardens can be made into a
stunning outdoor area, the trick is knowing how to achieve this. This book
contains all of the information that anyone who is looking to improve their
small garden needs to know. Starting from the basics of types of garden,
equipment, lighting and plant care, the book offers a wealth of ideas on
different garden styles - from a Mediterranean garden to a wildflower
garden, a Japanese garden to a wildlife garden - detailed lists of
appropriate plants, including herbs, fruits and vegetables and practical
step-by-step instructions for making paths, patios and other garden
structures.
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