Learn the art of using a Scythe

A real favourite with the grim reaper and the "back to the land" fanatics.

A well swung Scythe is incredibly effective and will outlast most machinery by several decades.

Surprisingly the chapter "how not to cut off your toes" has been removed but there is still more than enough information to make you an expert in using this traditional tool.

BOOK OF THE MONTH

The Vegetable and Herb Expert

by Dr D.G Hessayon

I love these expert books as they are well written, comprehensive and cheap. All the info you want is there and most importantly easy to find.

This book has so many good tips for saving time and water in the garden by using some of the best techniques developed in the Mediterranean over centuries.

As the UK climate heats up and water becomes more expensive the plants and techniques in this book will become indispensable.

Growing Vegetables

I love these books that guide you month by month. When I was a kid I used the Sunday Express cartoon every week to show me what to do. This book works in a similar way but you can plan further ahead of course.

Then some good idea of what to do with them!

Learn the art of Pruning

A superb book written by the experts

If you have not been taught how to prune or wood like to know more then this is a fiver well spent.

This book and will inspire you to grow your own veg ,  save money and the planet!

The Follow on book from Roy's Brilliant "What plant Where"

Roy Lancaster is one of Britain's most experienced writers and plantsman.

This book will help you find the right place for that difficult spot and help you achieve your paradise garden

Guide price £14.

One of my favorite books is "The Illustrated Virago Book of Women Gardeners".

A fine little paperback full of amusing anecdotes about growing Petunias and other such girlie things.

(Despite the title I was a bit disappointed by the complete lack of babes, no sign of Charlie Dimmock and not even a snap of Rachel de Thame!   Maybe in the next edition?

Latest News - the same publisher has introduced a new book on the same subject - see link opposite,

The book tells the history of the great women garden designers and pioneers of horticulture . (still no mention of Charlie Dimmock though)

          Gardening Dictionary             

If you only ever buy one book about gardening then this should be the one. A veritable "bible" written by the Professor himself. Prof   Boo-Chatski, (that's how it's pronounced) has produced a very cool and comprehensive book covering everything from design, equipment and plants.

There are sections for gardening with children and advice for disabled people, there is even a picture of me!  Despite this,  it is a bestseller, and I thoroughly recommend it.

The Gardens At Highgrove- (Charlie's Place)

HRH is one dude of an organic gardener! This book has the most stunning and inspirational photography. Easy to read without too many plant names- a corker !

A Garden For You

This book just happens to be written by me, and  provides lots of information for elderly and disabled people.

First section is about design, the 2nd about equipment and the 3rd  section links equipment to specific disabilities.

It is out of print now but used copies are around.

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