Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #74112 in Books
• Published on: 2009-02-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 144 pages

Customer Reviews

Lovely book with good ideas
I was in two minds about getting this book but glad I did. There are some great little ideas in there, which I have used (I am a novice). Even what to some would be a simple idea i.e. using a plastic storage box with lid as a cheap/small green house, was something I had never thought off! I started off my lettuce in this and enjoying my homegrown salads now.

Organic Crops in Pots
I ordered the book too late to be of serious help this year, but just reading it through told me that I have a lot to correct in my methods next year. The book is a very easy read, and will be of help next year

Just right!
The perfect gift to give yourself or to someone wanting to start growing their own veg and herbs who has either no garden or very limited space. Beautiful inspirational photography and step by step seed planting, propagation and thinning instructions suitable for the complete novice. Exactly what I wanted and window sills full of produce are it's testament.