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Old 02-04-2007, 05:57 PM
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I hope to develop a potager on my small front garden with the aim of creating something which is both decorative and also productive. I have joy larcom's creative gardening book which I would recommend (along with any of her books) but am looking for a little extra inspiration and wondered if anyone had a good book on the subject which they would recommend.
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Ornamental Kitchen Garden by Geoff Hamilton is one of my favourites.

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I'm guessing this is out of print, Just looked on amazon and they do not sell it, cheapest second hand £25 and someone selling for £87
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Wow! I'll stop lending it to Hazel then - she's not that careful with books.
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Gardens of Plenty - The Art of The Potager Garden by Marylyn Abbot. Think we got ours from a book club on offer. It covers the history of potagers from medieval times and has a plan your own. Coffee table stylee but very enjoyable.
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Old 02-04-2007, 07:48 PM
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You may get a second hand copy of Geoff Hamiltons book on ebay
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Look in charity shops as it's not a trendy book like Dan Brown or Hairy Pufter.

I was sent my copy as a pressie from a lady admirer
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'The Power of Love' eh Nick?
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Serenity...have a browse thru your library's book list. My library is online so I just type in 'potager' or 'allotment'. Ordering is free.
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