https://gardenandgossip.org/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:41:43 +0000 MyBB https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=2342 Sun, 04 May 2025 08:56:10 +0000 Small chilli]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=2342
I believe this first one is well known .
The self-sufficient gardener by John Seymour 
This edition published 1978 by book club association 

Herbs and fragrant garden by Margaret Brownlow 
This revised (3rd) edition 1978

How to grow vegetables and fruit by the organic method 
By the staff of organic gardening and farming magazine 
Tenth edition November 1974 printed In American]]>
I believe this first one is well known .
The self-sufficient gardener by John Seymour 
This edition published 1978 by book club association 

Herbs and fragrant garden by Margaret Brownlow 
This revised (3rd) edition 1978

How to grow vegetables and fruit by the organic method 
By the staff of organic gardening and farming magazine 
Tenth edition November 1974 printed In American]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=2233 Sat, 12 Oct 2024 13:09:24 +0000 Veggie]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=2233
"The Way Home. Tales from a life without technology" - Mark Boyle who wrote "The Moneyless Man" and the inspiration for the Moneyless Chicken.
"Free. Adventures on the margins of a wasteful society. What happens when you walk away from everything you think you can't live without".- Katharine Hibbert.
"Adventures in Opting out - A Field Guide to leading an Intentional Life". - Cait Flanders.
"Seaweed and eat it. A family foraging and eating adventure" Fiona Houston & Xa Milne
"The Weeders Digest. Identifying and enjoying edible weeds" - Gail Harland. I like her books and this one has pictures!
"The new English Kitchen. How to make your food go further" - Rose Prince. Like the look of this one - although quite a lot of meat recipes that I'll ignore. Even ways to keep lettuce for longer and to use it in soup!!
"Diary of a Modern Country Gardener. Secrets for every season straight from the Potting shed " Tamsin Westhorpe. She lives and works on the family farm "Stockton Bury" which also has a garden open to the public. Looks quite humorous. 

PS. My last theme was "Zero-Waste". I now own several books like Zero Waste Kitchen, even Zero Waste Gardening!!]]>
"The Way Home. Tales from a life without technology" - Mark Boyle who wrote "The Moneyless Man" and the inspiration for the Moneyless Chicken.
"Free. Adventures on the margins of a wasteful society. What happens when you walk away from everything you think you can't live without".- Katharine Hibbert.
"Adventures in Opting out - A Field Guide to leading an Intentional Life". - Cait Flanders.
"Seaweed and eat it. A family foraging and eating adventure" Fiona Houston & Xa Milne
"The Weeders Digest. Identifying and enjoying edible weeds" - Gail Harland. I like her books and this one has pictures!
"The new English Kitchen. How to make your food go further" - Rose Prince. Like the look of this one - although quite a lot of meat recipes that I'll ignore. Even ways to keep lettuce for longer and to use it in soup!!
"Diary of a Modern Country Gardener. Secrets for every season straight from the Potting shed " Tamsin Westhorpe. She lives and works on the family farm "Stockton Bury" which also has a garden open to the public. Looks quite humorous. 

PS. My last theme was "Zero-Waste". I now own several books like Zero Waste Kitchen, even Zero Waste Gardening!!]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=2034 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:20:20 +0000 Small chilli]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=2034

Another book I’d like recommendations for is one on cucurbits. A good general all rounder, variety, growing, tips & cooking if such a thing exists.]]>

Another book I’d like recommendations for is one on cucurbits. A good general all rounder, variety, growing, tips & cooking if such a thing exists.]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=1287 Tue, 21 Sep 2021 07:37:12 +0000 Small chilli]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=1287 We have a pre release copy because Bob has one of his photos in it. 



https://pelagicpublishing.com/products/wild-mull]]> We have a pre release copy because Bob has one of his photos in it. 



https://pelagicpublishing.com/products/wild-mull]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=1229 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 16:37:17 +0000 Small chilli]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=1229 https://www.seehow.co.uk/

Unfortunately I don’t like the price.

Does anyone know of any things similar or a book that has the same sort of layout.
I really like how it shows the whole plant lifecycle through the year.]]> https://www.seehow.co.uk/

Unfortunately I don’t like the price.

Does anyone know of any things similar or a book that has the same sort of layout.
I really like how it shows the whole plant lifecycle through the year.]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=1211 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 22:07:54 +0000 SarrissUK]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=1211
I've been lucky enough to acquire a garden that is not only long, it's fairly wide too - what a change from my postage stamp back garden at my Victorian terrace!

So, I have a back garden with three sheds, one greenhouse, one open summer house and more water butts than I've ever seen in one place! The length of the garden is probably a good 100 feet, but I'm just guessing. It's east facing if you stand with the house behind you, and the north side of the garden (on your left) gets sun from first thing until about 4pm at this time of year.

The far end on the right is a MASSIVE chicken coop with two chickens that we have inherited from the previous owner - very good layers. There's an extra little coop that has been used for bantams where I keep the chicken that I brought with me, for now.

The garden has a pond in the middle of a good size, with goldfish and water lillies in it, with acers and roses growing around it. There's a few bushes and roses and the dreaded buddleia around the edges, but that's it.

I'm hoping to cover a third of the lawn with veg and fruit beds. I have an idea of design, but I feel the need for advice from people that have done this before.

Where do you get garden design ideas and principles from? The web? Books? Titles would be great

Where do you get inspiration from, how to organise colour schemes, how much to dedicate to perennial fruit and veg compared to sow/harvest kinds of beds etc.

Please throw all your knowledge, skills and common sense at me ]]>
I've been lucky enough to acquire a garden that is not only long, it's fairly wide too - what a change from my postage stamp back garden at my Victorian terrace!

So, I have a back garden with three sheds, one greenhouse, one open summer house and more water butts than I've ever seen in one place! The length of the garden is probably a good 100 feet, but I'm just guessing. It's east facing if you stand with the house behind you, and the north side of the garden (on your left) gets sun from first thing until about 4pm at this time of year.

The far end on the right is a MASSIVE chicken coop with two chickens that we have inherited from the previous owner - very good layers. There's an extra little coop that has been used for bantams where I keep the chicken that I brought with me, for now.

The garden has a pond in the middle of a good size, with goldfish and water lillies in it, with acers and roses growing around it. There's a few bushes and roses and the dreaded buddleia around the edges, but that's it.

I'm hoping to cover a third of the lawn with veg and fruit beds. I have an idea of design, but I feel the need for advice from people that have done this before.

Where do you get garden design ideas and principles from? The web? Books? Titles would be great

Where do you get inspiration from, how to organise colour schemes, how much to dedicate to perennial fruit and veg compared to sow/harvest kinds of beds etc.

Please throw all your knowledge, skills and common sense at me ]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=959 Sat, 20 Mar 2021 12:53:40 +0000 Veggie]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=959 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjhpGqZZibo
I learnt Welsh in school and have some basic knowledge but I've just found these youtube videos. Only watched one (Lesson 3) but I've learnt/remembered so much already. 
Adam also has gardening videos that are good.]]> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjhpGqZZibo
I learnt Welsh in school and have some basic knowledge but I've just found these youtube videos. Only watched one (Lesson 3) but I've learnt/remembered so much already. 
Adam also has gardening videos that are good.]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=938 Fri, 12 Mar 2021 20:59:56 +0000 Vinny]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=938
Getting desperate, I decided to start reading  Geoff Hamiltons Cottage Garden book last night in bed. I have had this book for ages along with others from the same author, if and when I find them.
I am finding it very interesting and the bloke seems a man after my own heart with a sort of sense he was anti-establishment and a bit of a rebel at heart.
Looking forward to reading how the cottage garden has evolved through the ages from its humble beginnings. ]]>
Getting desperate, I decided to start reading  Geoff Hamiltons Cottage Garden book last night in bed. I have had this book for ages along with others from the same author, if and when I find them.
I am finding it very interesting and the bloke seems a man after my own heart with a sort of sense he was anti-establishment and a bit of a rebel at heart.
Looking forward to reading how the cottage garden has evolved through the ages from its humble beginnings. ]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=874 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 22:52:38 +0000 Veggie]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=874 Her books are like gold dust second-hand so when I saw this one for a measly £2.95, I pounced!
I've only read a few chapters since it arrived this morning but enough to realise a few things - firstly, since she is Australian, the sowing months need to be turned on their heads for the Northern hemisphere.
Secondly, I've had to google some of the plant names like Kumera (Sweet potato), Choko, Kurrajong and Irish strawberries!!
As for "Bandicooting potatoes" - I'll let you look that one up!!
I know she grows plants that we can only dream of growing outdoors, like citrus and avocados but there are suggestions for colder climates. .........and a small suburban garden is quarter acre...but I like the way she writes and there are some wacky suggestions in there that I think I will relate to, so, stand by your beds and be prepared. ]]> Her books are like gold dust second-hand so when I saw this one for a measly £2.95, I pounced!
I've only read a few chapters since it arrived this morning but enough to realise a few things - firstly, since she is Australian, the sowing months need to be turned on their heads for the Northern hemisphere.
Secondly, I've had to google some of the plant names like Kumera (Sweet potato), Choko, Kurrajong and Irish strawberries!!
As for "Bandicooting potatoes" - I'll let you look that one up!!
I know she grows plants that we can only dream of growing outdoors, like citrus and avocados but there are suggestions for colder climates. .........and a small suburban garden is quarter acre...but I like the way she writes and there are some wacky suggestions in there that I think I will relate to, so, stand by your beds and be prepared. ]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=835 Mon, 25 Jan 2021 16:19:01 +0000 PyreneesPlot]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=835 Most of the book is taken up with a history of the specific varieties planted and unless you're a real apple tree buff (and it is mostly apples) it can be quite heavy going, but still fascinating for all that! 
The book also made me realise that my garden has loads more space for carefully trained trees, so I'll be looking to plant some of the very local varities we have down here in Bigorre.]]> Most of the book is taken up with a history of the specific varieties planted and unless you're a real apple tree buff (and it is mostly apples) it can be quite heavy going, but still fascinating for all that! 
The book also made me realise that my garden has loads more space for carefully trained trees, so I'll be looking to plant some of the very local varities we have down here in Bigorre.]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=814 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 22:54:10 +0000 Small chilli]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=814  .
Does anyone else get the magazine?]]>  .
Does anyone else get the magazine?]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=730 Wed, 23 Dec 2020 12:22:09 +0000 Veggie]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=730 https://www.pdfdrive.com/how-to-grow-per...Oxz9lJnyzU

Just saw a ink to this Book and there are lots more free books on the website. I haven't downloaded any - so check it out for yourself first - just in case.]]> https://www.pdfdrive.com/how-to-grow-per...Oxz9lJnyzU

Just saw a ink to this Book and there are lots more free books on the website. I haven't downloaded any - so check it out for yourself first - just in case.]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=707 Sun, 13 Dec 2020 12:22:01 +0000 Veggie]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=707 The Food Rules are summarised with 7 simple words:-

Eat Food
Not too much
Mostly Plants.

Sounds simple but when he says "Eat Food" he means food "real food" not highly processed concoctions created by scientists 
Rule 2 stands out to me "Don't eat anything your grandmother wouldn't recognise as food". Imagine she's standing beside you in the supermarket and she picks up a plastic tube of some sort of snack. Would she know what it was? If not, don't buy it!

To save you buying the book, the Rules are summarised at http://regionone.thediocese.net/Customer...drules.pdf 

Tell me which ones you can relate to. I'm going to try a bit harder to follow these from now on.]]> The Food Rules are summarised with 7 simple words:-

Eat Food
Not too much
Mostly Plants.

Sounds simple but when he says "Eat Food" he means food "real food" not highly processed concoctions created by scientists 
Rule 2 stands out to me "Don't eat anything your grandmother wouldn't recognise as food". Imagine she's standing beside you in the supermarket and she picks up a plastic tube of some sort of snack. Would she know what it was? If not, don't buy it!

To save you buying the book, the Rules are summarised at http://regionone.thediocese.net/Customer...drules.pdf 

Tell me which ones you can relate to. I'm going to try a bit harder to follow these from now on.]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=663 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 21:32:19 +0000 Veggie]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=663 Lots of books, full text and downloadable. Put your subject in the search box - and limit the language to English, unless you're multilingual, and you can spend hours reading books, magazines etc. 

I like books and I like them even more when they're free.

https://issuu.com/search?language=en&q=u...ublication]]> Lots of books, full text and downloadable. Put your subject in the search box - and limit the language to English, unless you're multilingual, and you can spend hours reading books, magazines etc. 

I like books and I like them even more when they're free.

https://issuu.com/search?language=en&q=u...ublication]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=495 Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:28:57 +0000 Veggie]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=495 https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/blogs
I especially liked Frugal gardening.
Worth a look, especially on a wet, windy day like today.]]> https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/blogs
I especially liked Frugal gardening.
Worth a look, especially on a wet, windy day like today.]]>