If you already have an Allotment, or are considering taking one on ! This is a brilliant book. Its I formative , funny and laid back rather than being formal and sometimes formal is boring.
Ok some bits are a bit OTT such as 'Camp on your plot ' a definite no go if its local council owned, but funny and interesting never the less.
There is an introduction by my favourite gardener Alys Fowler and in her words : Don't leave this book at home: its one to to sit in the allotment shed and jot notes in, and there are plenty of pages to do just that.
I know I'm reviewing it, but I can honestly say its worth buying a copy and I'm glad I have one. Don't take my word for it ! Have a look at a copy and I'm sure you will agree its very different to the usual Allotment books.
I would add shop around as the price differs in each shop, garden centre, and online.
If you do buy a copy I'd love to know what you think.
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I've read so many reviews of it I might just buy a copy for myself & I don't have an allotment. I do have a veg garden though so it would be put to use. Alys Fowler is one of my favourite gardeners too.
Hi awholeplotoflove (love your blog name !)
I think you will enjoy the book as it's really different, I love it. Its great doing a review for a book I probably wouldn't have known about.
As I said shop around for prices as they do vary.
Thanks for your comment.
M x
Welcome back Maureen. A very good book review.
Thank you Cookie. I tried to leave a comment on your blog saying how I enjoyed your London Christmas lights as I didn't make it last year myself. But as usual blogger is playing up and wouldn't let me publish !!!
I pressed so many times and nothing ! Grrrrrrrr
I'm glad you are back blogging as I enjoy reading your blog. I don't have an allotment but consider my front garden like a mini allotment so am always interested in reading reviews about gardening books or journals. This one seems like one worth having.
Thank you madebylova glad you visited my blog, I hope you buy the book as it's quite different and laid back.
M x
It's good to see you back mo!! X
Thanks Deb, I'm glad to be back. I've been busy sorting out an elderly uncle who has now gone in a home. He lives in Sussex which is a good two hours drive away ! So no easy thing to sort,
Plus I've been shabby chic -ing or as I like to call it Upcycling furniture and its selling well, so that keeps me busy as well.
M xx
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