The Irish Gardener's Handbook

'ideal for those who want to start from ... the ground up'

-- Evening Herald

'a practical paperback aimed at those growing their own food on this island'

-- Irish Times Magazine

'Michael Brenock ‘knows his onions'

-- Irish Times Magazine

'For beginners there seems to be a lack of general advice and detailed instruction available on how to proceed with vegetable and fruit growing on allotments. But a book just published is about to change this. The Irish Gardener’s Handbook by Michael Bren

-- Irish Examiner

'an excellent source of guidance'

-- Irish Examiner

'packed with excellent down-to-earth advice and cultural techniques clearly based on years of experience'

-- Irish Examiner

'a practical guide you can go back to, time and time again'

-- Irish Examiner

'captures the essence of allotment and back garden growing'

-- Irish Examiner

'what better way can there be of encouraging new plot-holders to continue the long tradition of home-grown produce than with this fine compendium'

-- Irish Examiner

'a brilliant, simple guide for those of us who want to grow their own'

-- Irish Examiner

'a very handy little Irish publication, a no-frills paperback for those interested in growing their own food'

-- Image Interiors

'a perfect starting point for beginners who want to grow their ow n fruit, herbs and vegetables'

-- Image Interiors

'specifically attuned to the Irish climate, which can differ in crucial ways when it comes to growing fruit and vegetables'

-- Books Ireland

'a good no-nonsense guide with a minimum of jargon … just the necessary information and advice'

-- Books Ireland

'essential reading for everyone starting out this year – and it’s not too late to get started'

-- Irish Garden

'crammed with good organic advice, set out in a simple, readable format'

-- Irish Garden

'for years we’ve been craving a book on growing vegetables in Ireland'

-- Irish Times Magazine

'a great read'

-- Irish Examiner

a staple of Irish gardeners

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