Inspirational - Rated 
What an amazing and inspirational book. I could not put it down and I devoured it cover to cover in a day. I keep going back to it now for ideas. It is a must have for all gardeners. The style is witty and informative, written in monthly sections so it is easy to know what to do when. For beginners it provides step-by-step, simple instructions for getting started and for well seasoned pro's it's a reminder of the marvel of growing our own. A brilliant read.
A brilliant book - really inspirational. - Rated
I love this book. It has no pictures but you don't miss them because it's such an inspirational read. It's perfect for the nervous/beginner gardener - organised on a month by month basis with lists of what can be planted where/when. But also, it reads more like a diary than a conventional 'how-to' book - which makes it really readable (with lovely diversions into areas such as anteries and saffron growing as well as personal stories). But there's also loads of really basic stuff which other books don't cover (like seed germination diaries) which really inspire you to have a go at growing things from seed and makes it all seem very easy (whether it actually is or not remains to be seen - I've only just planted my first seeds as a result of this book).
The best thing is that it really genuinely is about gardening in tiny spaces - unlike loads of other books which purport to be on the same subject but are then packed full of suggests to install huge ponds, hedges etc. ect. This is the business - even if you've only got space for a window box it will inspire you to get sowing!
A Good Present ... - Rated 
This book makes a wonderful present for mothers, grandmothers, or aunts who are keen on gardening! Although it doesn't contain lots of glossy pictures and detailed step-by-step instructions, it is a personal, cosy book that contains lots of good ideas and common-sense approaches to making the most of window-boxes. The recipient of this book, in my case, says that it is quite charming - almost like reading a diary about one person's pleasure in window-box gardening. It is a good book to 'dip-into' and read before bedtime or while waiting for an appointment, rather than one for taking into the garden shed. Just make sure you have lots of markers ready to stick into the pages with the especially good ideas on!
An original, totally absorbing and funny! - Rated
A small book which proves wonderfull things can come in diminuitive sizes. This encapsulates Bennett's whole philosophy. She may not have rolling acres, but her enthusiasm and knowledge is charming and subtle, alerting us to the small but significant choices we make everyday. Even if you only decide to grow some Italian plain-leaved parsley it will leave you with a feeling of quiet smugness! I particularly delighted in her description of the goings on in the antery she bought or was the best bit the saffron spice festival or the eating habits of worms?
inspiration - Rated
this is a great book for a tentative, beginner, organic, small space gardener. It inspired me to consider the processes involved and the magic of growth, which is something i had never closely observed before. It is written in diary form starting in January, as i bought it in June I thought this might be a problem, but I read it from the begining, couldn't put it down once I started and flicked forward for timely June advice too.It also touches on wider considerations of the environment and our impact on it, you can make a difference for your own and a greater good.
You really can grow food no matter what space you have available or how "ungreen" you consider your fingers to be.
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