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The Thrifty Gardener: How to Create a Stylish Garden for Next to Nothing
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Product Description
Gardening is something you do, not something you buy. You don't have to spend money to have a great garden. Slow gardening - like slow food - is taking time to savour. It's the process, not this sudden transformation that matters. When you build a little, dig a bit, plant a little, harvest often and more importantly don't try and do it all at once, nature will work for you. For this is gardening that won't cost the earth. This is a book that will eliminate the intimidation factor and reveal the ins and outs of soil, seeds, sowing and growing. Designed to be highly appropriate for beginners, it will cover the basics like planning, planting and pruning using organic and inexpensive methods. Its quirky projects and thrifty ethic will mean that it reaches beyond the usual gardening audience - this book is for those who would rather be found hunting through a skip than be seen in a garden centre.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #8494 in Books
- Published on: 2008-09-25
- Original language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- 192 pages
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Alys Fowler started gardening in her early teens and trained at the Royal Horticultural Society, the New York Botanical Gardens and the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. Whilst living in New York and with only a fire escape to grow plants on, Alys quickly found a community that was making beautiful gardens on a shoestring budget. She has since vowed never to waste money in her garden. Alys is the Head Gardener at Berryfields, the location for BBC's Gardeners' World and she writes for the Guardian, BBC's Gardeners' World magazine and Gardens Illustrated as well as other publications.
Customer Reviews
The thrifty gardener
A book for the experienced as well as novice gardener. Common sense ideas which don't cost the earth.Well written, clearly explained,easy to understand ideas by somone who has realised we can't all afford paid garden help.
My new garden bible. Thank you Alys.
A Good Read
I wasn't sure what to expect from this book, but soon found it to be an easy and enjoyable read. Not only was the book about saving money but it also gave good information about soil and propagation. Everyone into saving money in the garden and the allotment way of thinking will enjoy this book.
great book
I love this book as is full of handy tips as well as gardening advice to make your money go further
