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Helpful Books for New Gardeners
The Complete How to be a GardenerThe Complete How to be a Gardener by Alan Titchmarsh
Buy new: £15.99 / Used from: £14.00
Great, down-to-earth ,understandable. And he understands gardening "Oop North"
Alan Titchmarsh, the Gardener's YearAlan Titchmarsh, the Gardener's Year by Alan Titchmarsh
Buy new: £16.00 / Used from: £14.00
This has proved to be invaluable too. He knows his stuff...
The Great Vegetable PlotThe Great Vegetable Plot by Sarah Raven
Buy new: £15.23 / Used from: £12.20
If you're interested in veg/fruit growing, then this is worth reading. Especially if you're just in the planning stage.
The New Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency: The Classic Guide for Realists and DreamersThe New Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency: The Classic Guide for Realists and Dreamers by John Seymour
Buy used from: £80.00
Even if you're only growing veg in pots, read this book to remind yourself why you're bothering!
Vegetable and Herb ExpertVegetable and Herb Expert by D.G. Hessayon
Buy new: £4.90 / Used from: £0.01
A bit short of 'organic' information, but good for pest/disease recognition, and preferred growing conditions for each vegetable.
Small GardenSmall Garden by John Brookes
Buy new: £11.86 / Used from: £2.24
You might not have a small garden, but if you do, get this!
Delia's Kitchen Garden: A Beginners' Guide to Growing and Cooking Fruit and VegetablesDelia's Kitchen Garden: A Beginners' Guide to Growing and Cooking Fruit and Vegetables by Delia Smith
Buy used from: £2.58
I was bought this for Christmas, and I've found it really useful
Collins Handy Gardener (Gardening)Collins Handy Gardener (Gardening)
Buy used from: £0.01
This is great, almost pocket sized, and has a section on basic gardening as well as a brief guide to hundreds of common garden plants.