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The huge increase in growing your own has led to a parallel surge in interest in polytunnels, the best tool a serious vegetable grower can acquire. But until now there has been next to no information available on how to make the best use of a polytunnel. The Joyce and Ben Russell team, with their years of practical experience, have filled that gap, showing us in clear, precise detail how to erect and manage polytunnels, and above all, what to grow in them. Joy Larkcom For those of you who dream about picking peppers and tomatoes in December and having French beans in October, this is the book for you. Oxford Times I have waited a long time to write this. I have enough space to own a greenhouse. Or should that be a polytunnel? Like many I've swung from one side to the other; I like the way a greenhouse looks, I prefer the price of a polytunnel. This book has tipped the balance. I shall get a polytunnel. BBC Gardens Illustrated A common sense and practical volume. Irish Times Joyce's enthusiasm spills from the pages and her husband's gorgeous photos make you want to rush out and get stuck in! Weekly News This easy to read guide is packed with tips and tables on fruit and veg, ongoing care and pest prevention. Whether you want year-around advice or ideas for hot beds, potting mixes and liquid feed, you'll find this book a useful introduction. Grow Your Own Find out all you need to ensure efficient use from 'The Polytunnel Handbook'. Country Living For us gardeners yet to splash out on this season extending extravagance, Joyce Russell's comprehensive book makes an impressive argument. Irish News

'Enhanced by Ben Russell's colourful and purposeful photos, this is a great book to have by your side, demostrating the range and variety of what you can grow in a polytunnel - and all year round too! Kitchen Garden

The huge increase in growing your own has led to a parallel surge in interest in polytunnels, the best tool a serious vegetable grower can acquire. But until now there has been next to no information available on how to make the best use of a polytunnel. The Joyce and Ben Russell team, with their years of practical experience, have filled that gap, showing us in clear, precise detail how to erect and manage polytunnels, and above all, what to grow in them. Joy Larkcom

The huge increase in growing your own has led to a parallel surge in interest in polytunnels, the best tool a serious vegetable grower can acquire. But until now there has been next to no information available on how to make the best use of a polytunnel. The Joyce and Ben Russell team, with their years of practical experience, have filled that gap, showing us in clear, precise detail how to erect and manage polytunnels, and above all, what to grow in them. Joy Larkcom For those of you who dream about picking peppers and tomatoes in December and having French beans in October, this is the book for you. Oxford Times I have waited a long time to write this. I have enough space to own a greenhouse. Or should that be a polytunnel? Like many I've swung from one side to the other; I like the way a greenhouse looks, I prefer the price of a polytunnel. This book has tipped the balance. I shall get a polytunnel. BBC Gardens Illustrated A common sense and practical volume. Irish Times Joyce's enthusiasm spills from the pages and her husband's gorgeous photos make you want to rush out and get stuck in! Weekly News This easy to read guide is packed with tips and tables on fruit and veg, ongoing care and pest prevention. Whether you want year-around advice or ideas for hot beds, potting mixes and liquid feed, you'll find this book a useful introduction. Grow Your Own Find out all you need to ensure efficient use from 'The Polytunnel Handbook'. Country Living For us gardeners yet to splash out on this season extending extravagance, Joyce Russell's comprehensive book makes an impressive argument. Irish News The information is presented in a clear, concise fashion. It's pretty comprehensive, and the photographs are attractive and encouraging. All in all, a helpful and useful addition to my kitchen bookshelf. Professional Gardener A comprehensive illustrated practical guide to polytunnel gardening for both beginners and experienced gardeners. Kitchen Garden For those looking to be further self-sufficient one of the best practical aids of the year was 'The Polytunnel Book'. Irish News The most comprehensive, practical guide to polytunnel gardening available. Whether you are a complete beginner or a more experienced grower, this book has got what you need. Ireland's Homes, Interiors and Living Magazine

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JOYCE RUSSELL has thirty years of practical experience of fruit and vegetable growing, while feeding a family from the garden. She writes each month for Kitchen Garden Magazine, as well as regular contributions to other magazines and newspapers. She wrote for Organic Gardening magazine for ten years. BEN RUSSELL is an experienced photographer who has had over 3,000 photographs published in magazines, newspapers and books. He specializes in high quality practical garden photography.

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