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	urban / small-space gardening books If you agree with our message, and want to help us spread it, and to keep providing free information via our factsheets, links and forum, as well as all the other things we do, please get books from us instead of from giant companies with a very different agenda.


	your farm in the city: an urban dweller's guide to growing food and raising animals Lisa Taylor This complete guide provides all the knowledge necessary to cultivate a farm in a small urban space. Clear, easy-to-follow instructions guide and inspire even the most inexperienced urbanite in how to grow and harvest all varieties of fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs, and trees, as well as how to raise livestock including chickens, ducks, rabbits, goats, and honeybees. 336pp more on urban / small space gardening Price: £12.95
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	the container expert D G Hessayon Keeping plants in containers is a quick and easy way to start gardening - without spending a fortune.Nowadays, there is a wide variety to choose from and a huge number of plants to try - even fruit, vegetables and herbs can be container grown.The Container Expert shows you how to use every available space in your garden for year-round colour, with advice on: How and where to use containers. Hanging baskets, window boxes and pots. The best plants to use. Covers visual impact, balance and colour. Caring for your containers. Dealing with problems, pests and diseases. 128pp more on urban / small space gardening Price: £7.99
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	vegetable, fruit and herb growing in small spaces John Harrison Whatever the size of your garden and whether it's a tiny patio or even if you only have a windowbox available, John Harrison can help you to grow fresh tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, strawberries, runner beans, and much more to provide delicious food for your table. The key features of the book include: discover which are the easiest vegetables and fruit to grow in your particular situation; make the most of your containers and growbags; find out about dwarf fruit varieties; benefit from John's practical experience and his no-nonsense advice; and enjoy the taste of homegrown produce, free of chemical residues. 256pp more on urban / small space gardening Price: £5.99
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	vegetables in a small garden: simple steps to success Royal Horticultural Society This book presents simple steps to gardening success, from the experts at the RHS. Follow RHS show-how and know-how for a garden that looks great all year round (whatever size it is); from root veg to herbs and salads, and inspirational tips and techniques on choosing the right seeds, growing organic, finding the best site, fertilisers, pest protection and more guarantee success. You can get perfect results: whether you're a green-fingered guru or a gardening novice. 160pp more on urban / small space gardening Price: £6.99
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	grow your own fruit and veg in plot, pots or growbags: the a-z guide to growing and cooking farm-fresh food Steve Ott, Emma Rawlings, Roxanne Warwick No longer do we need a walled vegetable garden to grow succulent fresh produce for the kitchen. Large patio pots and grow bags can bring this useful hobby to the smallest of spaces.This is a book that introduces the basics in a picture-packed format. Everything that you could want for your new personal eating experience is here, from veggies through herbs and fruits, to the kitchen and the recipes to use for it all. 128pp more on urban / small space gardening Price: £9.99
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	growing food in small gardens Barbara Segall More than ever, organic food is becoming a desirable option for those who are concerned about the safety of their food. A growing consumer awareness of chemically enhanced produce means that more people are turning to growing their own, however small their gardens. "Growing Food in Small Gardens" is the definitive book on growing organic fruit and vegetables in small urban spaces, including rooftops, patios and balconies. It provides the basics of planning your garden, what to sow and, where necessary, soil conditions and ideal climate considerations. It includes useful information on the varieties of dwarf and ornamental vegetables that can be grown in window boxes, growing bags or hanging baskets as well as advice on chemical-free pest and disease control. Finally a number of garden plans with detailed planting information show you how you can make the most of your space, however small. 112pp more on urban / small space gardening Price: £7.99
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	organic crops in pots: how to grow your own fruit, vegetables and herbs Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell Get the best out of any type of garden without spending a fortune, whether it's a small window box or a hard patio, with Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell's brilliant guide to growing crops in pots. Using containers or pots as a base for your gardening is so versatile - try making an eye-catching design feature by growing nasturtiums in a galvanized mop bucket, or grow parsley and basil on your window ledge in a kitchen colander. Growing your own crops is not only rewarding and fun, but you'll be doing your bit for the environment too, as well as being able to ensure that all your crops are produced organically, whilst saving money at the same time.This book is packed with tips and techniques, from companion planting to deter pests to choosing the right container for the right crop, along with advice on feeding and watering, knowing when to harvest and treating common diseases without resorting to the use of chemical sprays. All the projects are perfect for beginners and there are even ideas to turn little fingers green, helping children to understand the importance of treating the earth with care and respect. "Organic Crops in Pots" tempts the novice gardener to get growing and the more experienced gardener to grow organically, producing crops that are a pleasure to grow, harvest and eat. 144pp more on urban / small space gardening Price: £14.99
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	grow your own herbs in pots: 35 simple projects for creating beautiful container herb gardens Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell Growing your own herbs appeals to the novice gardener, the small-space gardener, and the organic cook. Easy to grow, low maintenance and inexpensive, herbs are both attractive and practical in the garden. In this book, Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell provides all the information you need for a healthy harvest. Start with a reference guide to the easiest herbs to grow in containers, then learn about growing from seed, find out how to choose healthy seedlings if buying from a garden centre or nursery, and get useful tips and techniques on how to feed and deal with pests organically. Over thirty step-by-step projects show you how to prepare your container and plant it up - choose from terracotta pots, recycled containers, hanging baskets, windowboxes and more. Whether you are gardening on a windowsill or balcony, or want to plant a few pots for outside the kitchen door, "Grow Your Own Herbs in Pots" shows you the healthy way to grow a harvest of herbs. 144pp more on urban / small space gardening Price: £14.99
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	the urban handbook Elizabeth Agate This handbook is a comprehensive guide to practical environmental work in urban areas. Urban areas include habitats which are more diverse than those found in intensively farmed countryside. Parks, gardens, allotments, recreation areas, industrial sites, 'brownfield' land and school grounds have a huge potential for local community involvement. These are areas where people can come together to create the type of environment that they want, and put into action their own ideas on community gardens, recycling, safe play areas and other green issues. The Urban Handbook combines discussion of ways to promote local action with practical details on many of the skills needed to bring these ideas to fruition. 138pp more on urban / small space gardening Price: £14.95
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	a little piece of earth: how to grow your own food in small spaces Maria Finn A hip, eco-friendly guide with fun and easy projects for all levels. Eating locally has so many benefits—for the planet, for your health, and for your tastebuds—and you can’t get much more local than your very own backyard. But is planting a garden too big a commitment? Then this book is for you. A Little Piece of Earth is all about starting small, with more than fifty self-contained, doable projects. Whether you have a yard, a terrace, a rooftop, or just a windowsill, there are plenty of ideas and inspirations to choose from. Harvest your own precious vanilla pods from a pot indoors. Grow savory shiitakes on a small log in your kitchen. Build a miniature vineyard trellis on your deck or build a raised bed on your patio. Recipes for using your homegrown bounty are sprinkled throughout. Charming illustrations guide you through step-by-step, and there’s a complete resources section. This is about making dirt work for you, taking some control over your food supply, and, most importantly, enriching your life with the quiet, simple pleasures of produce raised organically with your own hands. 224pp more on urban / small space gardening Price: £12.99
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	the urban farmer's handbook Paul Peacock Living in a city or built up area, away from the hills and greenery of the countryside, doesn’t necessarily mean that enjoying some of the benefits of rural living is a distant dream, only to be enjoyed in your retirement years. The Urban Farmer’s Handbook by Paul Peacock, joint Editor of Home Farmer magazine and self-proclaimed ‘self-sufficient in a semi’ enthusiast, tells us all how to grab a slice of the good life regardless of your location or circumstances. He examines the pros and cons facing the urban farmer, covering all aspects of striving to be self-sufficient in the middle of a city, from bee keeping without upsetting the neighbours to keeping pigs on a small acreage. This bible for the urban farmer is packed with much practical advice including legal and welfare issues, the pitfalls and the joys as well as guidance on both animal husbandry and vegetable gardening on a small-scale. This book is an excellent introduction for anyone wanting to live out the good life in or around the city. 224pp more on urban / small space gardening Price: £12.99
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	crops in pots: 50 great container projects using vegetables, fruit and herbs Bob Purnell Nothing beats the taste of home grown fruit and vegetables! Even if you only have a tiny patio, balcony or just a windowsill, you can still grow a bountiful crop. Enjoy the simple pleasure of nurturing plants and reap the rewards of your harvest with simple and delicious recipe ideas. The 40 original and beautiful projects for containers in 'Crops in Pots' are great to look at and will be a constant source of fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs throughout the summer months. With easy-to-follow planting plans, detailed plant profiles, easy-care symbols and delicious recipe suggestions, anyone can grow fruit and vegetables, regardless of how much space they have. From apples and onions to strawberries and mint, the choice is endless! 160pp more on urban / small space gardening Price: £14.99
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	fresh food from small spaces R. J. Ruppenthal Books on container gardening have been wildly popular with urban and suburban readers, but until now, there has been no comprehensive 'how-to' guide for growing fresh food in the absence of open land. "Fresh Food from Small Spaces" fills the gap as a practical, comprehensive, and downright fun guide to growing food in small spaces. It provides readers with the knowledge and skills necessary to produce their own fresh vegetables, mushrooms, sprouts, and fermented foods as well as to raise bees and chickens - all without reliance on energy-intensive systems like indoor lighting and hydroponics.Readers will learn how to transform their balconies and windowsills into productive vegetable gardens, their countertops and storage lockers into commercial-quality sprout and mushroom farms, and their outside nooks and crannies into whatever they can imagine, including sustainable nurseries for honeybees and chickens. Free space for the city gardener might be no more than a cramped patio, balcony, rooftop, windowsill, hanging rafter, dark cabinet, garage, or storage area, but no space is too small or too dark to raise food. With this book as a guide, people living in apartments, condominiums, townhouses, and single-family homes will be able to grow up to 20 percent of their own fresh food using a combination of traditional gardening methods and space-saving techniques such as reflected lighting and container 'terracing'. Those with access to yards can produce even more. 240pp more on urban / small space gardening Price: £19.95
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	flowerpot farming: creating your own urban kitchen Jayne Neville You don't need acres of land or even a big garden to enjoy your own freshly picked produce. The balcony, backyard, patio or even the doorstep can all be turned over to vegetable production, albeit on a small scale. From an orchard on the patio to potatoes out of bags, this book details all you need to know to turn slabs of concrete into your very own grocery store. 168pp more on urban / small space gardening Price: £8.99
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	kitchen harvest: a cook's guide to growing organic fruit, vegetables and herbs in containers Susan Berry This manual shows how you can grow vegetables and fruit, using organic methods, even if you don't have a garden: all you need is a couple of pots or a window box. The author explores which are the best plants for flavour, and for maximum yield in the space available; how to provide the best possible conditions; and how to plan for a succession of edible plants. A plant-by-plant guide to the best fruit, vegetables, salads and edible flowers provides cultivation and harvesting details, and a selection of recipes enables you to make the most of your home-grown crops. 144pp more on urban / small space gardening Price: £16.99
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	incredible vegetables from self-watering containers Edward C Smith Shiny green cucumbers; firm, juicy tomatoes; baby lettuces handpicked one salad at a time - these are the tasty benefits of the back- yard vegetable garden. But earth gardens are a lot of work. They require a plot of plantable land and a significant time commitment to sowing, watering, weeding, and tending each plant. Is there a solution? Self-watering containers allow vegetable gardeners - from the casual weekender interested in a tomato plant or two to the very dedicated gardener with limited space - to grow richly producing plants in a controlled, low-maintenance environment. Lifelong gardener Ed Smith became fascinated with the possibilities of self-watering containers and began testing dozens of vegetables in various containers, experimenting with nutrients, soil mixtures, plant varieties, and container positioning. Now Smith is here to tell gardeners that anyone can grow and enjoy wonderful organic vegetables, using pots with continuous-flow watering systems. Smith shares advice on choosing appropriate containers, how to provide balanced nutrition using his secret soil formula, and what additional tools benefit the container gardener. The reader will also find advice on starting from seed versus buying plants, which vegetables thrive in containers and which might be a bit more challenging, along with space-saving tips' on pairing plants in single containers. After the last green tomato has been picked and is ripening on the windowsill, Smith wraps everything, up with a chapter on fall clean-up and preparing for next spring. 224pp more on urban / small space gardening Price: £10.99
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	square foot gardening Mel Bartholomew Say goodbye to the hard work and endless maintenance of gardening in long rows, and say hello to 'Square Foot Gardening'. This easy, foolproof, and ingenious method of gardening allows you to grow more vegetables than you ever thought possible in less space than a traditional garden takes. With Square Foot Gardening, you build your garden in a series of 1-foot squares. Each square holds a different vegetable, fruit or herb planted in quantities that you'll actually use. Gone are the long, labor intensive rows that need to be thinned, weeded, and maintained over the growing season. Gardening in squares means you won't need to thin because you'll only plant what you can use. You'll water less because there's no wasted space in the bed, and you'll weed in record time because you can reach weeds from all sides of the square bed. By replanting squares as soon as you harvest, you'll guarantee a steady crop of vegetables throughout the growing season. Join millions of other square foot gardeners and start enjoying a garden that is manageable, beautiful and productive all season long! 346pp click on image for contents page more on urban / small space gardening Price: £12.95
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	new urban farmer Celia Brooks-Brown Growing your own vegetables and fruit has never been a more popular pastime, but it is far more than a fashionable whim. People are digging up their gardens to grow their own and taking on allotments; the National Trust is creating 1,000 new plots in the next three years to provide for the number of growing fans. These days we want to eat organically and we need to eat economically, so growing your own makes perfect sense. From her North London allotment, Celia Brooks Brown brings real-life tales of her adventures in vegetable growing, such as the joy of spotting the first emerging spears of asparagus in spring, the battles with snails and slugs over the brassicas and what to plant to help fill The Hungry Gap in the late winter months. As the New Urban Farmer, Celia shares her gardening expertise, picked up since taking on her allotment plot in November 2005 and learnt through a combination of hard graft, trial and error, and shared tips from the other allotmenteers. This knowledge has been distilled into a year-round gardening book that is part-journal, part-gardening manual and part-recipe book with one aim: to inspire you to cultivate and enjoy your own delicious homegrown produce. The New Urban Farmer is divided into four main sections - one for each of the seasons - and within those seasons it is further divided into individual months. For each month of the year Celia starts with a rundown of what is both good to sow and good to eat. Moving through each month, Celia highlights the key jobs for that period along with the main stars of the vegetable plot, finishing up with mouth-watering recipes that will put that month's harvest to best use. For keen growers without an allotment, Celia also gives advice throughout on raising crops in pots, growbags and window boxes. Urban, edgy, green and honest, this is the ultimate book for beginner gardeners. 208pp more on urban / small space gardening Price: £14.99
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