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Crops in Pots: 50 Great Container Projects Using Vegetables, Fruit and Herbs
by: Bob Purnell

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Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours Binding: Hardcover
EAN: 9780600615514
ISBN: 0600615510
Label: Hamlyn
Manufacturer: Hamlyn
Number Of Pages: 160
Publication Date: March 15, 2007
Publisher: Hamlyn
Studio: Hamlyn
Sales Rank: 2206

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Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

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- Tastes as good as it looks!
I've thoroughly enjoyed leafing through this colourful and inspirational book. I never realised veg growing could be so much fun or that they could look so good. I've tried several of the ideas in my garden this year and have been pretty successful. In fact, considering I've only been gardening for a couple of years and I only have a tiny courtyard, I'm really very pleased. The 'tumbling toms' and 'potted potager' worked particularly well.

I heartily recommend this book to anyone who enjoys growing their own food, especially if they are short of space. You won't ever become self sufficient growing your veg in pots but every bit of homegrown produce is a bonus. Even if it doesn't reach the plate, at least with the help of this book ... Read More:

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- Magnificent book
I bought this book for myself after birthday hints failed and what a treat it is. It is one of those books that is both beautiful and inspiring, providing lots of practical suggestions for creating stunning displays of edible plants - vital wghen you have minimal space.

The recipes are not prescriptive but form very sound guidance allowing you to adapt and experiment as you become more familiar with the plants and varieties out there.

I already had some basic knowledge of growing before buying this book but have never considered growing things to be a particularly complex issue worthy of the song and dance created by some. Even for a beginner I would say that there is enough in this book to provide the basic grounding ... Read More:

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- Brilliant book - detailed, interesting and lush!
I have really enjoyed reading and dipping into this thoughtful book. It's an inspiring variety of beautiful container projects that instantly make you want to start grubbing about and planting great things to eat. Plus, did I mention? They look FABulous....

The instructions are clear, succinct and helpful. You don't have to have the exact container that the author uses - you could pick something out of a skip and have the project work just as well. A section at the back has really useful details such as which vegetables need which type of soil, what their peculiarities are, what shade or sun they like and how much moisture they prefer. A section at the front has no-nonsense information on compost, containers and what-you'll ... Read More:

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- A good looking book
For your money, you get 1 page of glossy photo, and 1 page explanation of how to achieve and a recipe. These are all relatively complex - don't expect simple guidance on the soil for growing peppers, aubergine or tomato in a pot. i.e. the practical advice you need to get started.

There is also a small (and for my purposes insufficient) section on how to look after what you are growing (by type) at the end.

I find the book very light on content and practicalities. It contains less info than a google search and what I wanted perhaps was the sort of practical advice and reference that a grandad might provide.

The projects all look great. I am stuggling to beleive anybody would actually have a go. The book is ... Read More:

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- Best book by far
This book is just what I've been looking for. Tells you how to easily grow fruit & veg with a tiny amount of space. The "Edible Container Garden" book wasn't anywhere near as good. Hardly any plans for pots and not nearly as clear and easy to do.

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