How To Be A Gardener: Creating a Garden Using Touch, Taste, Smell, Sight & Hearing [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Alan Titchmarsh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 25, 2003

Whether you're a novice or an experienced gardener, there are always times when it would be helpful to have a reliable expert at your side. In How to be a Gardener, Alan Titchmarsh draws on his vast knowledge and passion for gardening, and his many years of experience, to give you a comprehensive guide that explores every aspect of your garden and how it works. Alan starts with the basics, covering the absolute essentials that every gardener needs to know. He includes information on how plants work and what they need to flourish-as well as advice on where to begin if you're a first-time gardener. Step-by-step techniques cover everything from sowing seeds and arranging plants in a border, to laying a lawn and pruning. Alan also gives detailed advice on weeds, pests and diseases-with detailed photos to help you spot the problems you are likely to encounter. With his down-to-earth approach and ability to keep things simple, Alan will guide you every step of the way.

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"I want you to get a feel for gardening, to use all your senses - touch, taste, smell, sight and hearing - to make you a good gardener." -Alan Titchmarsh
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About the Author

Alan Titchmarsh is the host of Ground Force on BBC America, and of Gardener's World in the UK. He was recently awarded an MBE for his services to horticulture. He is the author of many gardening books, and is also a successful author of fiction.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 576 pages
• Publisher: Hylas Publishing (December 25, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159258036X
• ISBN-13: 978-1592580361
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.6 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,721,343 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely and Useful, February 7, 2007

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This review is from: How to Be a Gardener: Creating a Garden Using Touch, Taste, Smell, Sight & Hearing (Paperback)

A nice fit between text and illustrations, with a clean, well-ordered layout. This book would suffice as the only reference book for any home gardener. Lots of details, and yet not too "botanical" for the beginning gardener.