On the Plot with Dirty Nails: A Practical Guide to Fruit and Vegetable Gardening - in Words and Pictures - Softcover

Joe Hashman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1905862326 ISBN 13: 9781905862320

Publisher: Spring Hill, 2009

Synopsis

If you have ever dreamed about growing and cooking your own food, living the good life and getting close to nature, then this is the book for you! Gardening and natural history enthusiast Joe Hashman (alias 'Dirty Nails' of the Blackmore Vale Magazine) serves up another absorbing helping of practical tips, advice, observations and recipes from his vegetable plot and kitchen. In this week-by-week account of the fruit and vegetable gardener's year, you are invited to join Joe on the plot and get stuck in to the important jobs of the day. The finer points of crop husbandry are beautifully and clearly presented using simple step-by-step colour photographs. With poetic licence in his writing, the author takes readers on a wonderful journey of discovery through the changing seasons. A wealth of easy to follow but unusual recipes will keep the chef in you busy and satisfied too!

Contents: CONTENTS Every week, by calendar month: ON THE PLOT; JOBS TO DO EACH WEEK; VEG ON THE MENU.

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Review:

'This is more than a informational gardening book. The information is clearly there but it is also presented in an amusing and truly inspirational style. Top this off with excellent photography which is practical as well as looking good.' --gardenaction.co.uk.

'Jam-packed with handy hints.' --miss-thrifty.co.uk.

'Will keep you and your family inspired and motivated to grow your own forever.'
--mygeenlifestyle.co.uk.

About this edition

• Publisher: Spring Hill
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1905862326
• ISBN 13: 9781905862320
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224