Did You Get Anything Nice For Christmas?

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Permalink Reply by Zoë on January 6, 2011 at 15:52

I received several books this Christmas - 9 in all! Surprisingly, only one was a 'gardening' book - 'The Thoughtful Gardener', by Robin  Lane Fox  - I have only dipped into it thus far, but like what I found - might be one to look up?

 

Permalink Reply by Jan Willetts on January 10, 2011 at 0:25

I'm enjoying Fork to Fork by Monty and Sarah Don, Principles of Gardening by Hugh Johnson(better known to my hubby as a wine expert) and Carole Klein's handy Grow Your Own Veg Journal-good for keeping a record of varieties/problems/yields etc but full of useful tips too. Also treated myself to River Cottage Veg by Mark Diacono, this was from the dog-he always picks my favourites! Like the fact that its small enough to stick in a pocket and take down the garden with me, but might have to cover it with something as the cover is not wipe-clean.

Permalink Reply by UrbanSusie on January 18, 2011 at 21:25

Not sure if it counts, but I got Tender Vol.II for Christmas and absolutely loved it - it has really motivated me to have a go at growing some fruit too. And I'm looking forward to using my RHS Allotment Journal - big enough not to get lost inside my huuuge gardening bag:-)

Permalink Reply by Debi Williamson on January 21, 2011 at 12:36

i got a couple of the expert books from my son, thay are always useful!  I also invested in the RHS Encyclopedia of Garden Plants A to Z , which I need for college anyway!  i also got the River Cottage Diary, river Cottage everyday and family cook booksand a gardening calendar from M & S which I have written down all the seeds that need sown trying to be organised there!

But I have a thing about books anyway, and theres always great bargins on ebay and second hand shops!  We dont have a proper library!  thats my excuse!!

Permalink Reply by Jan Willetts on January 21, 2011 at 14:40

I got the RHS encyclopedia from a book club a while ago and have found it very useful for my gardening course and in the garden generally. I've noticed people always use it for reference if you go to a plant sale too. Does take up a lot of bookcase space though!

Permalink Reply by Debi Williamson on January 23, 2011 at 16:44

I does take space up, and I wouldn't want to drop it on my toes!

Jan Willetts said:

I got the RHS encyclopedia from a book club a while ago and have found it very useful for my gardening course and in the garden generally. I've noticed people always use it for reference if you go to a plant sale too. Does take up a lot of bookcase space though!

Permalink Reply by elaine rickett on April 8, 2011 at 8:32

I received Nigel Slater's 'Tender' vol. I and II.  Brilliant - I love his food and his garden.

Permalink Reply by VP on April 8, 2011 at 8:34

Oooh lucky you! I'm enjoying his 'Simple Suppers' on Sunday evenings at the moment :)

elaine rickett said:

I received Nigel Slater's 'Tender' vol. I and II.  Brilliant - I love his food and his garden.

Permalink Reply by elaine rickett on April 8, 2011 at 9:26

I have the DVD of the first series which I watch whilst I am ironing - salivating just thinking about it!

Permalink Reply by Una Bee on April 8, 2011 at 9:48

Santa brought me very eagerly awaited Tender I & II, Fork to Fork and The River Cottage Veg Patch. Looks like he got all our pressies from the same shop. :) A Taste of the Unexpected by Mark Diacono got good reviews so I was very happy to find that under the tree as well, I've been truly inspired by it.