Magazines, books & DVD's
The Potato Book by Alan Romans
Gardening books are always a treasure as well as a great gardening resource. Sharing his 'overwhelming enthusiasm for the humble spud' and a lifetime's experience in the seed potato industry, Alan Romans combines an engaging account of potato growing with an expert guide to over 150 potato varieties currently available and shows just how easy potatoes are to grow! It traces the history of the potato from its beginnings in South America to the development of variety breeding and explains all aspects of growing from choosing seed potatoes, planting and maintenance, to harvest, storage, and pests and diseases. 144 pages. 150 colour illustrations. Hardback.. . . . . .
Italian Seed with Free Mamas Italian Cook Book
Fantastic gift for all gardeners who love Italian food! Great Italian seed collection (11 packs) with free Mama's Italian Cookbook (hardback)! This collection offers you some of the favourite vegetables and herbs used in Italian cooking. Grow sweet, juicy tomatoes and peppers, enjoy the aromatic flavour of fennel and pick distinctive dwarf beans, spinach, aubergine and herbs with this Italian seed collection. And find a new favourite recipe at the same time!. . Full growing instructions given on individual packets.. . . .
No Nonsense Vegetable Gardening Book
Down to earth advice for growing vegetablesWe have arranged with the publishers that customers of Jersey Plants Direct can buy a copy at the special discounted price of £14.99 (RRP £16.99) with FREE Delivery Special discounted Price - Save £2 (compared to RRP £16.99) Christine has just written a new book 'No-Nonsense Vegetable Gardening' due out on the 31st March 2011. This book offers down to earth advice on growing vegetables from our very own expert.
Weber Complete Barbecue Book
It is difficult to exagerrate the usefulness and scope of this comprehensive book suited for barbecue'ers from all backgrounds. This book is not just another recipe book, it is an all-in-one masterclass in all aspects of outdoor grilling.
Haxnicks Down To Earth Growing Book
Packed with facts and photos, The Haxnicks Down to Earth growing book, tells you how to grow vegetables the easy way. With everything from, tips on storage to a few simple recipes this book will provide you with a great read.
Haxnicks Plot To Pot Home Grown Recipe Book
A wonderful book detailing recipes inspired from your home grown fruit, vegetables and herbs. Full of ideas the Haxnicks Plot to Pot book gives great ideas on how to turn your produce into delicious meals and sides.
Weber Foolproof Favourites Book
If your looking for a little inspiration when deciding what to cook at your next barbecue, try using Webers Foolproof Favourites Book. With something for everyone, there are chapters covering, meat, poultry, seafood, sides, vegetables and deserts. Impress your family and friends next time you barbecue and try something new from one of the 70 recipes featured in Webers Foolproof Favourites Book.
Easy Jams Chutneys and Preserves Book -
Easy Jams Chutneys and Preserves is a 208 page delightful book written by Val and John Harrison with over 100 delicious and simple recipes for making your own jams jellies marmalades chutneys pickles fruit butters and fruit cheeses from the surplus of your homegrown fruit and vegetables.
Sowing and Propagation Tips DVD -
Our Sowing and Propagation Tips DVD was filmed in the beautiful surroundings of Stephanie's Kitchen Garden and is presented by Harrod Horticultural's very own qualified horticulturist Martin Fiddes. Martin takes you around the kitchen garden in the early part of the year and brings you tips on growing garlic warming the soil seed sowing forcing rhubarb and many other garden tasks. At 20+ minutes we've manage to pack in lots of growing advice and if you've struggled with vegetable seed germination or growing in the past we could well have the answer! Our popular Sowing and Propagation Tips DVD will also show you just how simple and satisfying it is to successfully germinate and grow your own vegetables.
Gardening During A Water Shortage DVD -
Presented by Oaklands College old boy and Telegraph gardening columnist Tom Petherick this Gardening During A Water Shortage DVD covers a variety of methods of storing excess water including water butts tanks underground wells and bore holes. A range of measures to help conserve water in the soil by using mulching and shading plants are also covered as gardening during a water shortage and extreme weather conditions are presenting real challenges to vegetable growers with the very real prospect of a drought in some parts of the country again this year. Sale Price Now Only £2.95- SAVE £7.00!