'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