Books on Fruit Growing

[daisymay]

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?

[daisymay]

[undercarriage plan]

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

[daisymay]

Great, thanks! Though you are ruining my excuse for going shopping  ;D

[undercarriage plan]

Oops sorry, Daisymay!! Have forgotten how to write herewith.....OK??? Shop away!  ;D ;D ;D ;)

[Georgie]

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

[daisymay]

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!

[Georgie]

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

[daisymay]

Mmm, is a bit pricey isn't it. Better get my letter to Santa in the post  ;D

Thanks Georgie x

[Georgie]

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

[vee]

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.

[daisymay]

Thanks Vee. Let me know what the book (and fruit) is like.

This is a good site: http://www.kenmuir.co.uk/

[LesH]

      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.

[jennym]

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.

[derbex]

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

[daisymay]

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!

[derbex]

Oops Harry Baker  ::)

[Treacletop]

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!!!

;)

[carloso]

treacle

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

B E A U TIIIIIIIIIIIFULLLLLLL   Internet

carl


book it dano

[chuff]

      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

[raymee]

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