Book review

The 10-minute Gardener by Val Bourne (£9.99, Bantam Press)

FEW GARDENERS have the ability to combine their years of hard-won horticultural knowledge with a talent for writing, but as regular readers will attest, GA contributor Val Bourne can do just that. This helpful hardback is her 8th book: a month-by-month practical guide to growing your own fruit and veg. If you fancy creating a productive patch at home, Val’s advice is second to none, filled with expertise delivered in a friendly and enthusiastic way. There are plenty of organic pointers based on hard-won experience of beating pests without resorting to chemicals. Chapters are arranged in monthly order, with illustrations, to-do lists, secrets of success, cultivar advice and

more. It’s a super book that’s easy to read and informative. ✿✿✿✿✿