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Title: Books on Fruit Growing
Post by: daisymay on October 30, 2005, 20:29:38: Just dawning on me I have some raspberries (thanks Icyberjunkie) and gooseberries (thanks UP) on the way and not the foggiest on how to look after them!

About time I invested in a good book me thinks, fully justified now, what with these and the strawberries my lottie neighbour gave me.

Is there a fruit growing equivalent of Joy Larkcom out there I should know about?
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Post by: undercarriage plan on October 30, 2005, 21:20:16: Not sure Daisymay!! But if it helps, will include how I look after the little darlings when I send on!! Have no idea if it's the right way but always have good crop. Ooo get gloves!! They viscious little so an sos..... ::) ;)
Lottie
Title: Re: Books on Fruit Growing
Post by: daisymay on October 31, 2005, 09:20:40: Great, thanks! Though you are ruining my excuse for going shopping ;D
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Post by: undercarriage plan on October 31, 2005, 19:06:44: Oops sorry, Daisymay!! Have forgotten how to write herewith.....OK??? Shop away! ;D ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: Books on Fruit Growing
Post by: Georgie on October 31, 2005, 20:43:47: I'm not a big fruit grower but I'd recommend Bob Flowerdew if you like organic gardening. I've got this lovely combination book which has Matt Biggs on Veg, Bob on fruit and Jekka McVicar on herbs. I got it from the Book People last year.

G xx
Title: Re: Books on Fruit Growing
Post by: daisymay on November 05, 2005, 19:47:46: Thanks Georgie. Will have a look for that, though I have stacks of gardening books none of them seem to have a decent fruit section!
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Post by: Georgie on November 05, 2005, 20:08:47: Hi daisymay. I've just checked on Amazon and it's £21, I'm afraid. The title is: The Complete Book of Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit: The Definitive Sourcebook for Growing, Harvesting and Cooking. Maybe add it to your Christmas list? :)

G xx
Title: Re: Books on Fruit Growing
Post by: daisymay on November 05, 2005, 20:24:01: Mmm, is a bit pricey isn't it. Better get my letter to Santa in the post ;D

Thanks Georgie x
Title: Re: Books on Fruit Growing
Post by: Georgie on November 05, 2005, 20:28:15: It is, considering I only paid £10 for it from The Book People. I've checked their site and they no longer seem to stock it. Perhaps Bob Flowerdew's book on fruit would be cheaper?

G xx
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Post by: vee on November 06, 2005, 00:04:11: Just ordered some fruit from Ken Muir and they give you a free book on fruit growing with the first order. I don't know what it will be like but the website is good for fruit information as well.
Title: Re: Books on Fruit Growing
Post by: daisymay on November 06, 2005, 07:49:07: Thanks Vee. Let me know what the book (and fruit) is like.

This is a good site: http://www.kenmuir.co.uk/
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Post by: LesH on November 06, 2005, 16:36:49: Hi Daisymay, You could try "The Fruit Expert" by Dr Hessayon
usually available from your local garden centre for about £5.
This book explains, planting, pruneing, different variates, feeding as well as pests and diseases.
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Post by: jennym on November 16, 2005, 11:48:05: I have a book called "Fruit and its Cultivation" by T.W.Sanders, published by W.H. & L.Collingridge.
Ancient, 288 pages, black and white photos and drawn illustrations - absolutely packed with info.
Some out of date of couse, but if you ever see this in a second-hand book shop, do buy. It's a marvellous thing to read, and to have, if you're interested in fruit growing.
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Post by: derbex on November 16, 2005, 12:37:48: I've got the Ken Muir book -it's pretty good (though not very organic).

'The Fruit Garden Displayed' by Harry Bakes is the old RHS book and very good. Not in print anymore -but I got a copy from ebay for £1.50?

Jeremy
Title: Re: Books on Fruit Growing
Post by: daisymay on November 16, 2005, 19:12:19: Great thanks, I love excuses to rummage in second hand books shops. Used to be one down the road from my house when I was a poor student - always lovely and warm, would hide in there for hours and leave with armfuls of books for next to nothing!
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Post by: derbex on November 23, 2005, 10:30:24: Oops Harry Baker ::)
Title: Re: Books on Fruit Growing
Post by: Treacletop on November 24, 2005, 16:07:05: I'm on the look out too for a decent all round book on veg & fruit growing that also has ideas on growing, harvesting, storage and using the produce...

any ideas as Father Christmas is waiting for my list!!!

;)
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Post by: carloso on November 26, 2005, 03:51:42: treacle

this is the best book youll ever have right in front of you

B E A U TIIIIIIIIIIIFULLLLLLL Internet

carl

book it dano
Title: Re: Books on Fruit Growing
Post by: chuff on December 06, 2005, 21:36:21: Quote from: LesH on November 06, 2005, 16:36:49
Hi Daisymay, You could try "The Fruit Expert" by Dr Hessayon
usually available from your local garden centre for about £5.
This book explains, planting, pruneing, different variates, feeding as well as pests and diseases.

I agree ;D great book, well worth having, Try waterstones if you have one they do the expert books 3 for £10 ;D
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Post by: raymee on December 11, 2005, 10:46:54: If I want to know anything I spend nowt. We are perceived flat cap and whippet men where I live and known as errrm thrifty. I just log on to A4All cos someone s bound to be talkin bout it and if they arent I will ask. By the way me whippet died years ago but I still have the flat cap
Title: Re: Books on Fruit Growing
Post by: flowerlady on December 20, 2005, 19:16:00: Daisymay, these folk are in Hampshire. It is where I used to buy ALL my fruit, and will so again as soon as I can! ;)

http://www.blackmoor.co.uk/handbook.php?osCsid=397d832dfca4a80dc762679029135e3d

Super fruit, and great trees. Hope this helps. :)