[babe]

thanks mike, ive put it in my watch list. its still got a couple of days to go. if it doesnt go to high i'll have a bid.

[mikem]

thanks mike, ive put it in my watch list. its still got a couple of days to go. if it doesnt go to high i'll have a bid.

I have just spotted a couple of things:-

1) http://www.amazon.co.uk/Food-Your-Garden-Readers-Digest/dp/0276001702
The above have them at c. £22

HOWEVER
The following:-

http://www.sprintbooks.co.uk/scripts/browse.asp?ref=0276442636&source=K84

Shows that a paperback is due to be published in April 2008, the above web site is quoting £10.79.  The details they are showing are listed below and it seems to be the same as the one I have got except in paperback.

  Reader's Digest; (Apr 2008); Pages: 320
  ISBN:0276442636; ISBN13: 9780276442636 ; Our Ref: 0276442636
  Format: Paperback   (Dimensions: 213 x 265 )
  Subject: General - GARDENING
   
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Description / general overview :

Here is a gardening book with a difference; a complete grow-it, cook-it guide to fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables. Pick a crop and this comprehensive A-Z handbook will guide you step-by-step through every stage of choosing varities, planting, growing and harvesting. There are tips for making the most of your fabulously fresh ingredients in your cooking. There are also dozens of tempting recipes for preserving a glut of produce as delicious chutneys, jams, wines and more. Whether you've got an allotment or just a backyard plot, a raised bed or a container, you can grow fresh, nutritious and healthy seasonal food. There's lots of advice on growing organically so that you know exactly what you're putting on your plate. And, when you can measure your food miles in metres from plot to pot, you can be sure that you're helping the environment too.

Contents :

Basic Guide to the Kitchen Garden
- A-Z of Growing and Cooking
- A Food Grower's Calendar
- Pests and Diseases
- Home Preserving
- Index
- Acknowledgements.

Additional Info :

A gardening guide to fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables. It guides you step-by-step through every stage of choosing varities, planting, growing and harvesting. There are tips for using fresh ingredients in your cooking. It contains dozens of tempting recipes for preserving a glut of produce as delicious chutneys, jams, and wines.

[SkipRat]

It's gotta be Dr Hessayons Veg & Herb Expert.

Ditto  

[SkipRat]

Whilst it is now out of print I have used the Readers Digest Book "Food from your garden" for years.  I have found it really good although I guess that it may be a bit out of date in some parts e.g. chemicals.  There is one on EBay at the moment Item number: 250202404577.  There is an A-Z guide of fruits, vegetables and herbs; a food growing calendar; details of pests and diseases; home preserving; making wine !!!, keeping poultry and bees.  Hard back 380 pages.  Whilst I have lots of other books this is the one that I always turn to.  

Mikem I also have this book and it is brilliant, can fully recomend it.

[Scribbler]

I've got Carol Klein which is good, and I got Andi Clevely for Christmas which is brilliant. Dr. H is a good starting point for basics, just ignore the chemical bits.

My bedside cupboard is groaning under the weight of all the books. I'll post a list when it stops raining!

[mashauk]

I've got Carol Klein which is good, and I got Andi Clevely for Christmas which is brilliant. Dr. H is a good starting point for basics, just ignore the chemical bits.

My bedside cupboard is groaning under the weight of all the books. I'll post a list when it stops raining!

I like Andy Clevely's book too, it was my bible last year.

[David.]

Mikem I also have this book and it is brilliant, can fully recomend it.

And me too (first edition), ditto! I've saw 2 a t car boots last year, both about 50p. There also seems to be loads of Readers Digest books turning up in charity shops at the moment

[babe]

Whilst it is now out of print I have used the Readers Digest Book "Food from your garden" for years.  I have found it really good although I guess that it may be a bit out of date in some parts e.g. chemicals.  There is one on EBay at the moment Item number: 250202404577.  There is an A-Z guide of fruits, vegetables and herbs; a food growing calendar; details of pests and diseases; home preserving; making wine !!!, keeping poultry and bees.  Hard back 380 pages.  Whilst I have lots of other books this is the one that I always turn to.  

been looking about for this book..... and came across this.

are they releasing an updated version?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Food-Garden-Allotment-Readers-Digest/dp/0276442636/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1199840427&sr=1-3

or do i still go for the 1977 copy

[DD.]

Whilst it is now out of print I have used the Readers Digest Book "Food from your garden" for years.  I have found it really good although I guess that it may be a bit out of date in some parts e.g. chemicals.  There is one on EBay at the moment Item number: 250202404577.  There is an A-Z guide of fruits, vegetables and herbs; a food growing calendar; details of pests and diseases; home preserving; making wine !!!, keeping poultry and bees.  Hard back 380 pages.  Whilst I have lots of other books this is the one that I always turn to.  

been looking about for this book..... and came across this.

are they releasing an updated version?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Food-Garden-Allotment-Readers-Digest/dp/0276442636/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1199840427&sr=1-3

or do i still go for the 1977 copy

It says it's not been released yet, so it looks updated & may be up to speed with the modern day use (or not) of chemicals. No release date, so I think John's will hit the market first!

[mikem]

Whilst it is now out of print I have used the Readers Digest Book "Food from your garden" for years.  I have found it really good although I guess that it may be a bit out of date in some parts e.g. chemicals.  There is one on EBay at the moment Item number: 250202404577.  There is an A-Z guide of fruits, vegetables and herbs; a food growing calendar; details of pests and diseases; home preserving; making wine !!!, keeping poultry and bees.  Hard back 380 pages.  Whilst I have lots of other books this is the one that I always turn to.  

been looking about for this book..... and came across this.

are they releasing an updated version?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Food-Garden-Allotment-Readers-Digest/dp/0276442636/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1199840427&sr=1-3

or do i still go for the 1977 copy

The web site shows a publication date of 25 April 2008.  Providing that you are happy to plant the seeds from the information on the packet then I would wait for the book to be published but I am biased as I really like the original 1977 copy.  Perhaps get both?

[WG.]

 Perhaps get both?

And OF COURSE a copy of the book by that John Harrison bloke  

[scott&fiona]

As I am new to growing veg not only did I get Dr Hessayons book but also "the allotment book" by Andi Clevely which has alot of good tips but covers everything from clearing the plot to sheds and of course what to grow, dont know what you more seasoned growers think if you have seen or read the book :?: I got it in the WH Smith sale before Christmas for a tenner i think.

[babe]

 Perhaps get both?

And OF COURSE a copy of the book by that John Harrison bloke  

ive ordered the veggie expert to get me started.

i think i'll wait for the new readers digest to come out in april, sounds like thats the one to have....oh and of course the one by that john blokey.

thanks for everyones help....im gonna drive you nuts with stupid questions when i start sowing me seeds  

[noshed]

Alan Titchmarsh's How to Be A Gardener is surprisingly good - expensive and lots of stuff you don't need but worth getting out of the library. There are several volumes.

[mikem]

:oops: I think that being a newcomer I missed out on John Harrison - obviously a very famous gorgeous (to females not males) writer that contributes to this site.  I will therefore add this book to my library (pile of books) when it is issued.  Whilst John will no doubt be too bashful to put an entry on this website perhaps we should strongly encourage him to do so :!: