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by Sharon Lovejoy (Author) "Years ago, I learned that whatever oddball tool or container I wanted to use in the garden was invariably somewhere else, so I determined to..." (more)
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Ever since she was old enough to help her grandmother in the garden, Sharon Lovejoy has spent her life working with plants-and along the way, through "trowel and error," she's accumulated hundreds and hundreds of remedies, tips, short-cuts, and cure-alls. Now Ms. Lovejoy-author of Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots and the award-winning Sunflower Houses-does for the garden what Heloise or the Queen of Clean does for the household. TROWEL AND ERROR collects all of her homespun garden advice into an inviting, environmentally friendly, whimsically illustrated yet dead-on helpful book that will benefit every gardener, beginner or experienced.

Cure plant viruses with spoiled milk. Steep a natural and effective insecticide out of fresh basil. Place flat stones under squash or melons to hasten ripening. Recycle an old apple corer as the perfect dibber for muscari and other small bulbs. Start rosemary cuttings in a green glass bottle. Sprinkle baby powder over seedlings to discourage rabbits. Crush a garlic clove and apply it to your skin as an insect repellent. From urging the reader to take an occasional shower with the houseplants to giving all-natural gardenside first aid, TROWEL AND ERROR is a direct line to the kind of practical wisdom that comes only after a lifetime of experience. The book is indexed by problem, plant, pest, and solution, and includes a list of tools and common household items-borax, cornmeal, vinegar-that completes the gardener's arsenal.

About the Author
SHARON LOVEJOY is an award-winning garden writer and naturalist. She is also a contributing editor to Country Living Gardener magazine, a frequent guest on HGTV, PBS, and the Discovery Channel, and a lecturer at conferences, botanic gardens, arboreta, and gardening organizations. She lives in northern California and Maine.


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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Workman Publishing Company (January 15, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0761126325
  • ISBN-13: 978-0761126324
  • Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #14,077 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Original and Thoughftul!, April 27, 2003
This has to be one of the most original books I think I've read -- and not just within the gardening category.

This is the type of book that if you adopt just one or two of the over-700 ideas, your money would be well spent. You will benefit not only from the author's years of professional experience, but also from the trial (trowl) and error in her own garden.

The art and design of this book is fabulous, and is presented in easy bytes.

I love this book and highly recommend it to any gardener -- from beginner to expert.

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33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Trowel and Error: Over 700 Tips, Remedies and Shortcuts for, April 4, 2003
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A fantastically informative and humourous book. Hundreds of organic ways to keep your garden free of pests and preditors plus much, much more. I have all of Sharon's books. They are by far my favorite of the dozens of gardening books I own. I had better purchase a second book for my garden library because I know I will wear this book out.
A note to Sharon Lovejoy - KEEP WRITING !!!
Barbara Cusick, Certified Advanced Master Gardener.
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars You will come back time after time to this book!, June 28, 2004
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It's a little book, but it is PACKED with great information. Especially if you are trying to stay pesticide free - this is a great resource for you. I have two small children who can help garden with this book, all her suggestions are pet and child friendly!

Great ideas for things you probably already have around the house that will improve your garden. I have only had it a little while, but have already used a bunch of recommendations SUCCESSFULLY!

Funny to read, delightful illustrations, accurate information and wonderful tips and tricks. Buy it. You won't regret it!

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