Wrinklies' Guide to Gardening

The perfect companion for old-timers who know that you don't need to be "green" in order to have a green thumb

Cultivating a garden means cultivating one's senior health and well-being, while growing all kinds of good things along the way. This book offers acres of tried and tested tips and advice that will break neither back nor bank. It provides practical information on soil preparation, gardening gear, and planting techniques, as well as chapters devoted to those old wrinkly favorites, the greenhouse and patio pots and containers. If it's a perfect swath of green that you're after to make you the envy of your wrinkly friends (and foes) then this book fits the bill, covering lawns, borders, growing fruit and vegetables, and much more, for every bored wrinkly's delight.

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Wrinklies' Guide to Gardening

The perfect companion for old-timers who know that you don't need to be "green" in order to have a green thumb

Cultivating a garden means cultivating one's senior health and well-being, while growing all kinds of good things along the way. This book offers acres of tried and tested tips and advice that will break neither back nor bank. It provides practical information on soil preparation, gardening gear, and planting techniques, as well as chapters devoted to those old wrinkly favorites, the greenhouse and patio pots and containers. If it's a perfect swath of green that you're after to make you the envy of your wrinkly friends (and foes) then this book fits the bill, covering lawns, borders, growing fruit and vegetables, and much more, for every bored wrinkly's delight.

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Wrinklies' Guide to Gardening

Wrinklies' Guide to Gardening

Wrinklies' Guide to Gardening

Wrinklies' Guide to Gardening

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Overview

The perfect companion for old-timers who know that you don't need to be "green" in order to have a green thumb

Cultivating a garden means cultivating one's senior health and well-being, while growing all kinds of good things along the way. This book offers acres of tried and tested tips and advice that will break neither back nor bank. It provides practical information on soil preparation, gardening gear, and planting techniques, as well as chapters devoted to those old wrinkly favorites, the greenhouse and patio pots and containers. If it's a perfect swath of green that you're after to make you the envy of your wrinkly friends (and foes) then this book fits the bill, covering lawns, borders, growing fruit and vegetables, and much more, for every bored wrinkly's delight.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781853758379
Publisher: Prion
Publication date: 10/10/2012
Pages: 192
Product dimensions: 5.30(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Guy Croton has written and contributed to a number of home-computing and internet books. He has worked with top brands such as Good Housekeeping and Marks and Spencer, and is the author of The Wrinklies’ Guide to Home Computing. Brian Alexander has written and contributed to hundreds of books on many different practical subjects including art, photography, gardening, sports, and DIY. He has worked with top brands such as Good Housekeeping and Marks and Spencer, and has contributed to RHS Wisley's Experts Gardener's Advice series.

Table of Contents

Foreword 5

Introduction 7

Chapter 1 Get Ready for Gardening 13

Chapter 2 Gardening Gear 37

Chapter 3 Planting Techniques 53

Chapter 4 Growing Fruit and Vegetables 77

Chapter 5 Lawns and Lawn Care 97

Chapter 6 Greenhouse Gardening 105

Chapter 7 Container Gardening 117

Chapter 8 Pruning and Maintenance Techniques 129

Chapter 9 Plant Directory: ("Top Ten of Ten") 149

Appendices Pests, Diseases and Problems 179

Glossary 181

Index 189

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