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Courte biographie: [excerpt from author's website]
Alex is the weekly gardening columnist for The Evening Standard (shortlisted for Garden Journalist of the Year, The Property Press Awards 2019) and has written five books about gardening and growing food. Previously she wrote a column for The Sunday Telegraph about growing fruit and vegetables, first in a polytunnel in a muddy field, which often made her cry, then in a little south London garden, which made her happy. She now gardens in a large space in Kent which makes her ecstatic though often overwhelmed.

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Beginner's Garden: A Practical Guide to… par Alex Mitchell

This book takes you through the entire process and leaves a beginner like myself with no question unanswered.

The information is very basic, which is much appreciated, but make no mistake the amount of information contained within these pages is generous. I learned so much I never knew and things I didn't know I needed to know! The book is divided into seasons which is helpful. As far as the actual gardening, the author keeps the equipment required incredibly minimalistic which motivates you to get started quicker, without excuses. The section about planting in various containers was especially helpful for me. Containers do not seem as scary as a plot to me. I also love how the author added the "where have I gone wrong?" section with each vegetable, noting things to look out for, and even "villains" for certain crops.

The recipes sprinkled throughout the book are a nice touch and the photos are gorgeous! Simply written and easy to read, the Beginner's Garden would make a perfect housewarming gift and is a wonderful resource! Highly recommend!

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Fox Chapel Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own.… (plus d'informations)

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cflores0420 | Aug 7, 2022 |

The Edible Balcony: Growing Fresh Produce in the… par Alex Mitchell

nonfiction--urban gardening. loads of friendly advice and tons of ideas you'll want to steal for your own yard/terrace.

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reader1009 | 3 autres critiques | Jul 3, 2021 |

Edible Balcony: Growing Fresh Produce in the Heart… par Alex Mitchell

Beautiful book, loads of advice, covers everything you think you can and can't do on a balcony garden. Excellent tips to help decide what to grow.

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untitled841 | 3 autres critiques | Aug 20, 2015 |

The edible balcony : growing fresh produce in the… par Alex Mitchell

Would probably be 5 star if I was still living in the City Centre! All about container gardening the star rating is it's value to me, I did find some ideas in it for my postage stamp garden but nothing I really need to buy for use.

A good variety of ideas for dealing with container gardening, with examples and ideas from 1 pot to a urban forest.

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wyvernfriend | 3 autres critiques | Jun 12, 2013 |

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