What would be on YOUR awards list?

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Permalink Reply by Caro on November 10, 2011 at 15:51

Thanks for picking this up VP and spreading the word.  It's nice to see books listed that have been reviewed by members of UK Veg Gardeners. I reviewed Dave Hamilton's book for Green Books so that got my vote but, a newly published book The  Fruit Tree Handbook, from Green Books by Ben Pike (review coming soon) would have been my first choice.  It has totally demystified pruning of fruit trees for me and given me so much really good advice for my trees. (Although I'm now regretting planting conference pears when I could have planted a much more original variety.) 

Permalink Reply by Petra Hoyer Millar on November 10, 2011 at 15:53

Hi VP,

Congratulations on nomination! I was under the impression I had every gardening book available, but I am apparently superbly mistaken! I have heard of some, but the majority listed are unknown to me. There is one there that is very appealing; 'How to grow winter vegetables', as that is something I have yet to master. To answer your question, no. Award listed books don't necessarily result in my immediately checking them out. However, it certainly helps build their presence in my mind so to speak. So perhaps, if I see it again at a later stage, I may be more tempted. Sorry this all sound rather vague. It just adds a notch on the brain, so to speak.

Have voted, good luck to you!

Permalink Reply by VP on November 10, 2011 at 17:01

Thank you Petra :)

 

I'm thinking about the Charles Dowding book too. He spoke at Bath Uni Gardening club a couple of years ago and I bought his No Dig book as a result, which is superb. My friend likes his salad book too.

I have quite a few of the others already, but will keep them in mind for things like that word beginning with C which happens in December ;)

BTW I had a fit of the giggles over your OMG nominations as I hadn't heard of your 'disappeared' gardener at all! Therefore he must be a very worthy nominee...

Petra Hoyer Millar said:

Hi VP,

Congratulations on nomination! I was under the impression I had every gardening book available, but I am apparently superbly mistaken! I have heard of some, but the majority listed are unknown to me. There is one there that is very appealing; 'How to grow winter vegetables', as that is something I have yet to master. To answer your question, no. Award listed books don't necessarily result in my immediately checking them out. However, it certainly helps build their presence in my mind so to speak. So perhaps, if I see it again at a later stage, I may be more tempted. Sorry this all sound rather vague. It just adds a notch on the brain, so to speak.

Have voted, good luck to you!

Permalink Reply by VP on November 10, 2011 at 17:05

Hi Carolyn,

 

It's good to spread the word and good to have another Book discussion for everyone to mull over :)

I'll look out for your review - I need help with fruit pruning too...

Carolyn said:

Thanks for picking this up VP and spreading the word.  It's nice to see books listed that have been reviewed by members of UK Veg Gardeners. I reviewed Dave Hamilton's book for Green Books so that got my vote but, a newly published book The  Fruit Tree Handbook, from Green Books by Ben Pike (review coming soon) would have been my first choice.  It has totally demystified pruning of fruit trees for me and given me so much really good advice for my trees. (Although I'm now regretting planting conference pears when I could have planted a much more original variety.) 

Permalink Reply by VP on December 4, 2011 at 10:13

Congratulations to both the Hamilton brothers who scooped both book awards between them. As these awards were voted for, it looks like both of these books would be good ideas for Christmas presents :)