The Book Depository Square Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew
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Price: £18.98
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Description: Square Foot Gardening : Paperback : Rodale Press : 9781579548568 : 1579548563 : 02 Apr 2005 : Written by a retired engineer and efficiency expert, this bestselling garden book features new illustrations and is fresher than ever, bringing the square foot gardening method to a new generation of enthusiasts. The Book Depository Square Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
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Merchant: The Book Depository
Product ID: 9781579548568
MPN: 1579548563
GTIN: 9781579548568
Author: Sheila Mary Broun
Rating: 5
Review: What an amazing approach to gardening - if only children learnt this I feel sure that gardening would become a normal activity throughout their lives - to plant only what you are going to eat, rather than plant 2,000 seeds and then spend huge amounts of time pulling out seedlings you don't want seems obvious - and yet everyone struggles with this agricultural practise on a domestic level. I have been poisoned with GM food for so long that my kidneys are now in danger, so don't trust supermarkets any more. This year I am going to have a go using this book, and start to be in control of my own food production, along with organic meat, eggs and dairy. Thank you so much Mel Bartholomew for this clear and sane approach to gardening.
Author: Mr. U. J. Blinman
Rating: 4
Review: I found this book very interesting and helpful, and have constructed raised beds 28" high and 4foot square for my vegetable growing. These are very helpful as I suffer from arthritis and find it difficult to bend. The only problem I found was with the vermiculite. Horticultural grade is very fine, and suitable for covering seeds etc, but I could not find 'agricultural' grade anywhere. I did finally find what was required - but it is 'INSULATION' grade, and is also used for making lightweight concrete. This may help those who wish to use the mix as specified. Since obtaining the correct mix I find that it keeps the 'soil' warm, damp but well drained and works well.
