The Kitchen Gardener - Alan Titchmarsh

**INTRODUCTION** I am a keen gardener love being outside in my garden, well when it is warm and not raining which as been a big problem this year as that is mostly all we have had. You would think that would be great for the garden which in a sense it was for a few days but then tend to kill off my plants. My mother in law bought me this book for my birthday a couple of years ago now, and it was the most helpful present I have ever had and to this day I still read through and get some helpful information from it. This book would only interest people that into gardening and most importantly ... more

Alan Titchmarsh is so well known as a television gardener and presenter that he hardly needs any introduction. A life time in the gardening business has left him with a wealth of knowledge to depart. His obvious enthusiasm for his subject is infectious and shines through in this useful book. His personal experience is used to illustrate lots of the points he puts across which I thought gives the book a chatty feel. The first section cover the essentials of growing from designing your space to advice on growing in containers. If you are a first time gardener then you will find clear ... more