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The Irish Gardener's Handbook Michael Brenock

The Irish Gardener's Handbook By Michael Brenock

The Irish Gardener's Handbook by Michael Brenock

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It does what it says on the front cover: this book is aimed at everybody wants to grow their own food in Ireland - whether you are an expert or have never grown vegetables, fruit or herbs before but want to try. Written by an acknowledged and well-known expert.

The Irish Gardener's Handbook Summary

The Irish Gardener's Handbook: How to grow vegetables, herbs, fruit by Michael Brenock

Want to get into gardening? Wondering how to get started? Anxious that you won't know what to do? Have given up before, want to get started again? Want to improve your growing, yields and practices? This is the book for you.

It takes you through all the most commonly grown vegetables and fruits in the context of Irish conditions. Learn from a gardener who has worked a garden since the 1940s as a child on his father's market garden, then as an adult home gardener and horticulturist, currently as an allotment advisor.

This book combines the old and most recent knowledge in one easy-to-follow text. It's a book you'll consult over and over, through the wayward Irish seasons.

Gardening for all situations

The Irish Gardener's Handbook Reviews

'ideal for those who want to start from ... the ground up'

-- Evening Herald

'a practical paperback aimed at those growing their own food on this island'

-- Irish Times Magazine

'Michael Brenock 'knows his onions'

-- Irish Times Magazine

'For beginners there seems to be a lack of general advice and detailed instruction available on how to proceed with vegetable and fruit growing on allotments. But a book just published is about to change this. The Irish Gardener's Handbook by Michael Bren

-- Irish Examiner

'an excellent source of guidance'

-- Irish Examiner

'packed with excellent down-to-earth advice and cultural techniques clearly based on years of experience'

-- Irish Examiner

'a practical guide you can go back to, time and time again'

-- Irish Examiner

'captures the essence of allotment and back garden growing'

-- Irish Examiner

'what better way can there be of encouraging new plot-holders to continue the long tradition of home-grown produce than with this fine compendium'

-- Irish Examiner

'a brilliant, simple guide for those of us who want to grow their own'

-- Irish Examiner

'a very handy little Irish publication, a no-frills paperback for those interested in growing their own food'

-- Image Interiors

'a perfect starting point for beginners who want to grow their ow n fruit, herbs and vegetables'

-- Image Interiors

'specifically attuned to the Irish climate, which can differ in crucial ways when it comes to growing fruit and vegetables'

-- Books Ireland

'a good no-nonsense guide with a minimum of jargon ... just the necessary information and advice'

-- Books Ireland

'essential reading for everyone starting out this year - and it's not too late to get started'

-- Irish Garden

'crammed with good organic advice, set out in a simple, readable format'

-- Irish Garden

'for years we've been craving a book on growing vegetables in Ireland'

-- Irish Times Magazine

'a great read'

-- Irish Examiner

About Michael Brenock

Michael Brenock grew up in Mitchelstown, County Cork, in a market gardening family. In his early career as a horticulturist, he worked on various local authority schemes designed to encourage home gardening and self-sufficiency, until the demise of such schemes in the 1970s. He also worked at Teagasc developing commercial vegetable growing. He always kept his own garden and supplied his family with fresh, organic fruit and vegetables, combining the old ways with a scientific background and modern techniques. He died in December 2013.

Additional information

GOR003462317
9781847171931
1847171931
The Irish Gardener's Handbook: How to grow vegetables, herbs, fruit by Michael Brenock
Michael Brenock
Used - Very Good
Paperback
O'Brien Press Ltd
2010-02-19
288
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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