Description
This book is a collection of myths and misconceptions about gardening, with the aim of helping the reader to understand the easier and more productive way of gardening. Some of the myths include the belief that watering in sunlight damages leaves, that rhubarb leaves and citrus peel cannot be composted, and that all this and much more make for an entertaining and instructive read.
A look behind the apparent complexities of gardening advice, to find easier and productive ways of gardening; growing vegetables in particular. Understanding that can save time, money and unnecessary effort.
Some mythical beliefs run deep into the collective unconscious and once ingrained as certain facts in the public domain, they are difficult to question, even when they contain contradictions or are demonstrably untrue. There are many such beliefs in gardening, some with discernible origins in history, some which have established for no obvious reason. This book is asking questions, because mythical beliefs hide methods of easier working, for better results.
Review:
These days, garden writing based on a solid career's worth of practical experience is rare indeed. Therein lies the value of this thought-provoking little book. -- Rory Dusoir Gardens Illustrated Beginners and experienced gardeners alike can only benefit from Charles' enthusiastic and deep understanding of what plants really need. The Oak Tree Low Carbon Farm Blog It has been proven untrue that watering in sunlight damages leaves. It is also untrue that rhubarb leaves and citrus peel cannot be composted, the latter may just take a while to decay. All this and much more makes for an entertaining and instructive read. -- Mary Davies The Irish Garden For anyone who grows edibles or for that matter gardens intensively I would recommend this book. -- Helen Jonstone The Patient Gardener There's enough detail here to make a real difference to your garden, but it's cleverly broken down into bite-sized chunks with illustrations, so it never feels hard-going. The English Garden
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