Growing under Glass
Without Using Chemicals
Published on 1. October 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-1-903975-43-5 (ISBN)
Description
* Basic advice on choosing, siting, and planning a greenhouse
* Full information on managing a greenhouse, including watering, ventilation, hygiene and insulation
*Details on preparing greenhouse borders, making organic potting composts, growing from seed, and taking cuttings
*Comprehensive plant-by-plant guide explaining how to grow a wide variety of vegetables, fruit and flowers
*Valuable guidance on the identification and control of pests and diseases, including biological best control
*Colour photographs and diagrams throughout
* Full information on managing a greenhouse, including watering, ventilation, hygiene and insulation
*Details on preparing greenhouse borders, making organic potting composts, growing from seed, and taking cuttings
*Comprehensive plant-by-plant guide explaining how to grow a wide variety of vegetables, fruit and flowers
*Valuable guidance on the identification and control of pests and diseases, including biological best control
*Colour photographs and diagrams throughout
Reviews / Votes
May 09If you have (or are thinking of buying) an unheated greenhouse then don't miss [this book]. It takes you through every stage from siting it in the best possible spot to pest-busting once your plants have begun to grow. Even experienced greenhouse users are bound to pick up a few tips. * Grow Your Own *
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Tunbridge Wells
United Kingdom
Illustrations
127 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 292 mm
Width: 218 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-903975-43-5 (9781903975435)
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Person
Sue Stickland lives in Shrewsbury. She is a freelance gardener and writer, and lectures on organic gardening. Formerly, she was the head gardener at the National Centre for Organic Gardening, and was one of the presenters of the highly successful Channel 4 TV gardening series All Muck and Magic? Aside from her gardening activities, Sue finds time to work as a conservation volunteer in Shropshire, where she also enjoys hill walking.