Product Description

From eliminating urban pollution in your garden to growing the most beautiful edible plants in your limited outside space, this book is aimed at anyone who doesn't have the luxury of a country garden. This book shows how to get the best soil, gives advice on garden design and supplies recipes which highlight the taste of the food you grow. The plant directory also advises upon the most suitable varieties of crop to grow in very small numbers. Whatever your "garden" space, be it a window box or a roof terrace, an allotment or a back garden, this book aims to show you how to turn it into a productive "Eden" all year round.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #251786 in Books
• Published on: 2004-03-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

Review
"For urban gardeners short on growing space, here is a plethora of ideas on how to create a relaxing, productive haven, whether on a windowsill or small balcony. Addressing concerns about pollution, the authors show how to design, create, and organically care for herbs, vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals in urban environments. There are also recipes and a list of vegetables, herbs, and fruits (including growing information) suitable for city gardens."

Homes & Gardens
Just the book to inspire you

the Independent
Practical, down-to-earth advice, tackling the fundamental issues

Customer Reviews

Inspirational
What a great book! Full of gorgeous pictures showing you how you can grow your own fruit and veg in a very small space. But not only that, the text is really informative, telling you how to make the most of the space you have as well as introducing composting and other gardening topics.

Most gardening books put me off before I've started warning me of every single thing that can go wrong - carrot fly, mildew etc. This book does have a section on pests and diseases but is written with a real 'give it a go' attitude - giving great solutions to many common problems e.g. companion planting. At the back there's a selection of recipes to cope with any gluts you might have.

Even if you're a really busy person, you should have time to give something a try from this book with very little effort. Great fun for kids too.

No garden? Don't worry - get this book for inspiration - as well as a few window boxes and you'll be well away!

Excellent book for a townie gardener
This book is perfect for the city dweller with a small garden to explore the possiblities of growing all manner of edibles in pots, up the walls, in the flower beds etc. it gives clear instructions and although it gives organic advice it doesn't get too heavy

Top Notch
Well the reviews say it all. Very interesting read, and makes a nice coffee table book as well. Nice little funny comments from an author who is interesting, passionate about his subject, and blessed with a ready wit. I just can't wait to get a wormery...