Product Description

This text offers information on gardening in polytunnels and cloches - the low cost alternative to greenhouses. Practical information is included on the construction or purchase of polytunnels, methods of cultivation, and problems from pests and diseases that may strike beneath the plastic.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6363 in Books
• Published on: 2001-09-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 182 pages

Customer Reviews

want to know about gardening under cover? here's the book
The book is a comprehensive guide to growing under plastic,including fleece, black plastic, cloches of all different materials, cold frames and finally showing you how to erect a Polytunnel. It's easy to follow instructions make it simple for a beginner like me to follow.It includes a comprehensive guide to the growing of flowers and vegetables, taking cuttings and overwintering tender perennials. It is a must for gardeners new to Polytunnel culture.

Excellent Reference for Old Hands & New Gardeners Alike
I purchased this book for my husband who has had his nose buried in it ever since! He is an experienced gardener but his recently acquired polytunnel has brought new challenges and this book has helped him out tremendously. Now I will get the chance to sit back and enjoy the abundant crops that I am sure this book will help him achieve!

Gold for the polytunnel gardener
This book is everythign the polytunnel gardener needs to get going.

It starts with an in depth guide to plastis for the garden - clochs, polytunnels and a range of others.
Then the real treasure begins - a very well illustrated guide through all the stages from seed planting to bug prevention. And if that isn't enough there is a plant by plant guide through the vegtables you can grow, when to grow and how to grow.

If you own or will own a polytunnel this is essential on your bookshelf.