The Complete Supergardener - Softcover

Titchmarsh, Alan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844032094 ISBN 13: 9781844032099

Publisher: Cassell, 2004

Synopsis

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Review:

We start with a photograph of Alan Titchmarsh ("The Nation's Favourite Gardener"), hoe in hand, straddling his plot of earth like a colossus. Here he is again, loitering in a yew bower, toying with his secateurs. The introduction kicks off with one of Oscar Wilde's surprisingly many witticisms about spades. The New Super Gardener is not backward about coming forward. Rightly so, as it turns out. Titchmarsh is as skilled and enthusiastic a communicator as he is a gardener and plants man: The New Super Gardener constitutes a foundation course in traditional, plant-centred gardening. No architectural fantasies here, no drifts of crushed glass, no bagels, just good solid information about how to get the best out of your garden.

Planning and preparation are of the essence in gardening, and it is here that Alan Titchmarsh begins, with a handful of simple rules of thumb that will ensure a pleasing and permanent structure. The real strength of the book, though, lies in its copious lists of plants by type, with invaluable notes on planting, propagation, preferred aspect and soil types. Trees and shrubs; border and bedding plants; bulbs; water and rock gardens; patio planting; fruit and vegetables; all the way to greenhouses and house plants--they're all here, with recommendations of the best varieties. The New Super Gardener was first published in 1983 and has been updated repeatedly since to take account of new plants and changes in taste, proving its worth and popularity over the years. A reliable and invaluable companion for any domestic gardener. --Robin Davidson

Review:

Twenty years after it was first published, Alan Titchmarsh's "The Complete Supergardener" is as pertinent now as it was then. And Alan Titchmarsh's popularity is as strong as it ever was and he still draws crowds wherever he goes. Maybe older and richer but still one of the best-loved television presenters, down-to-earth and keen to educate everyone in the wonders of gardening. Fully updated and revised to include modern-day cultivars and current organic trends, it is the perfect introduction for any new gardener, garden owner or old hand looking for sensible, knowledgeable advice. From design to seed sowing, ponds to pergolas, Alan Titchmarsh covers all aspects in his cheerful, inimitable style, accompanied by attractive colour photographs throughout. Finding the right plant for the right place, growing vegetables, planting bulbs, lawn care and more makes this an invaluable reference for all gardeners and its easy lay-out ensures a quick answer to any garden query. A must for all gardeners and, just because you may have the original edition, not to be missed for its new, updated content, all of which is invaluable for its Titchmarsh tips. - Lucy Watson

About this edition

• Publisher: Cassell
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1844032094
• ISBN 13: 9781844032099
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304