Trowel and Error: Over 700 Tips, Remedies and Shortcuts for the Gardener
Ever since she was old enough to help her grandmother in the garden, Sharon Lovejoy has spent her life working with plants-and along the way, through “trowel and error,” she’s accumulated hundreds and hundreds of remedies, tips, short-cuts, and cure-alls. Now Ms. Lovejoy-author of Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots and the award-winning Sunflower Houses-does for the garden what Heloise or the Queen of Clean does for the household. TROWEL AND ERROR collects all of her homespun garden advice into an inviting, environmentally friendly, whimsically illustrated yet dead-on helpful book that will benefit every gardener, beginner or experienced. Cure plant viruses with spoiled milk. Steep a natural and effective insecticide out of fresh basil. Place flat stones under squash or melons to hasten ripening. Recycle an old apple corer as the perfect dibber for muscari and other small bulbs. Start rosemary cuttings in a green glass bottle. Sprinkle baby powder over seedlings to discour…
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This has to be one of the most original books I think I’ve read — and not just within the gardening category.
This is the type of book that if you adopt just one or two of the over-700 ideas, your money would be well spent. You will benefit not only from the author’s years of professional experience, but also from the trial (trowl) and error in her own garden.
The art and design of this book is fabulous, and is presented in easy bytes.
I love this book and highly recommend it to any gardener — from beginner to expert.
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It’s a little book, but it is PACKED with great information. Especially if you are trying to stay pesticide free – this is a great resource for you. I have two small children who can help garden with this book, all her suggestions are pet and child friendly!
Great ideas for things you probably already have around the house that will improve your garden. I have only had it a little while, but have already used a bunch of recommendations SUCCESSFULLY!
Funny to read, delightful illustrations, accurate information and wonderful tips and tricks. Buy it. You won’t regret it!