Topic: Good book

[Mrs Ava]

Any recommendations on a good greenhouse book for me to give to my sis for her birthday?  She would like a book that will help her get the most from her new greenhouse, including what she can grow in it over the winter months.  Have been on Amazon and there are lots to choose from, but anyone got a 'bible'??

[windygale]

Hi EJ,this is a Book that i use Amateur Gardening, GARDENING Week by Week by DAVID SQUIRE,
 From WHSMITH an allround book giving the gardener  loads of advice,
 hope this helps
windy 8)

[wivvles]

I know that they are anathema to a lot of people on here, but the Expert books by Hessayon are pretty clear and easy to use.

[Charlotte Sometimes]

I love the Hessayon books.  They are great value for money.  The only problem is that Hessayon is overly fond of chemicals, pesticides, and so on.  So I just ignore those bits.  I have other books now that are organic in approach, and between the books I garner enough information to get on fine.

No book is perfect though.  I have found this site more helpful in many ways, specially now I've passed the "L-plate" stage.   ;)

[weedy gardener]

I recently bought 'organic gardening' by Geoff Hamilton and not only is it useful in those moments of panic-stricken crisis but also a good coffee-table read too.  wg

[Merry Tiller]

No book is perfect though.  I have found this site more helpful in many ways, specially now I've passed the "L-plate" stage.

Have you never read Joy Larkcome's book, it's perfect in every way ???

[the_snail]

Doctor Saking is good:D

Hession sorry (Or what ever his name is :D)

They are great books and I would advice you get the Vege Expert and The Greenhouse Expert. A big but, you must state that they are only black and white reference and nothing compares to the trials and enjoyment of real world gardening.

The_Snail

[Debs]

This is something I would also like. My greenhouse sits empty through

the winter months. Is it worthwhile growing at this time of year?

Debs

[supersprout]

Lucky you having a greenhouse 8)! I can recommend an excellent & inspiring book, even tho it's from Vermont, the climate tips are relevant to the UK with an unheated g'house, cloches or cold frames. Loads of tips and ideas and really well written. Perfect time of the year to read it and get planting!

Four-Season Harvest, by Eliot Coleman. How to grow organic vegetables from your garden all year long. ISBN 189013227-6. Chelsea Green Publishing Company, Vermont. Paperback.

I'm starting with winter purslane this year as I don't have a g'house - yet ;).

[KevB]

Hi EJ,this is a Book that i use Amateur Gardening, GARDENING Week by Week by DAVID SQUIRE,
 From WHSMITH an allround book giving the gardener  loads of advice,
 hope this helps
windy 8)

any idea what the Bin Number is??

[discovery]

I like the Hessayon books, the green house expert is really good, if you are organic, like me, just ignore the use of chemicals.The books are well writen and easy to follow.

[moonbells]

I've got In Your Greenhouse by Percy Chucker - got it for very little in a charity shop and it's pretty straightforward though what he grows is a bit dated.

moonbells

[weedgrower]

hi emma jane
i cant remember what book it is called but they sell a very good one at B & Q. they sell this series of books by a dr somebody. i have one by him for my plot and it is very good. he has a foreign sounding name. good luck

[Mrs Ava]

Well, I ended up getting her....

hang on, back to Amazon to check....

Gardening in Your Greenhouse (Greenhouse Basics)
by Mark Freeman, Heather Bellanca (Illustrator)

And she is thrilled with it!
Thanks everyone for the help and ideas.