In this witty tale of urban survival, chef Paul Merret challenges his family to break free from the lure of the supermarket & live off the produce from their small allotment in London. Taking inspiration from the self-sufficiency of his grandparents, Paul plants his first-ever seeds, battles aggressive pigeons, braves uncooperative weather, & teaches his vegetable-phobic children a thing or two about getting back to the l&. Part memoir, part cookbook, this is the honest story of how one family tires to make a difference. Just don ...

Packed with invaluable advice, the Allotment Keeper's Handbook is a no-nonsense guide to managing your own organic fruit & vegetable patch. From how to choose an allotment & test its soil, to knowing your chickweed from your chicory, this book offers an enjoyable & inspiring shortcut through the trials, errors & frustrations of starting your own plot. Dispensing the usual strict calendar based advice, used by most manuals, Jane Perrone steers a carefree course through the gardener's year. With monthly to-do lists, 'spotlights' on unusual vegetables, a history of allotments, an exhaustive section on crop rotation, a chapter devoted to harvesting & storage & a glossary to cut through garden jargon, this book is all you will need to get growing. ...

Books Modern Romance Books When a local meadow is turned into bee-friendly allotment, will romance also blossom? New teacher Ceri has enough on her plate trying to keep her class in line & get them excited for her Foxmore wildlife efforts. Then she meets the mysterious – & occasionally grumpy – Damon, whose orchard she’d like to explore. Rock star Damon has moved to Foxmore to escape the hounding paparazzi following the tragic death of his bandmate. Relocating to somewhere quiet & isolated is just what he needs to recover. Ceri is a ray of sunshine, but he’s not ready to share his dark secrets with her. As love blooms, will Damon’s hidden past get in the way of their happiness? & can he bring himself to give up his music for love?   Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9781800328846 •†Author:   Lilac Mills  •†Publisher:   Canelo •†Format:   Paperback •†Pages:† 320 •†Dimensions:† 12.9 x 1.9 x 19.8 cm ...

Fancy having a go at growing your own produce? How do you improve your chances of getting an allotment? How do you plan what to grow? & what exactly is a cold frame? Find the answer to all these questions & more inside The Allotment Pocket Bible, the perfect gardening gift full of indispensible tips on how to grow your own herbs & veg all year round on an allotment. Full of practical advice on cultivating & enjoying your plot
- whether you've got an allotment in the city, a patch in your garden or an area of farml&, The Allotment Pocket Bible gives gardeners tips from how to find & get different types of allotment to how to organise & manage your allotment space. There's also valuable advice on what to grow (as well as a growing calendar to help you decide when to grow it), tips on edible flowers & fighting pests & diseases. As well as learning the many benefits of allotment gardening, you can also pick up time-saving tips & techniques from pruning to storing your produce. From greenhouses to polytunnels, all the essential information you need to know about allotment gardening can be found in this handy, easy-to-read & durable guide, helping you grow your own produce all year round. Inside The Allotment Pocket Bible you can discover the rising popularity of allotment gardening, as well as how to turn your allotment into a productive venture. Dip in to great ideas for fruit, vegetable & herb recipes made from your hard-earned produce, learn how you can get kids involved with your allotment projects & make sure you've got all the right tools & equipment to make looking after your allotment as easy as possible. From clearing your new allotment & planting raised beds to building compost bins & when to sow, plant & harvest your crops, you'll find all the handy, easy-to-follow advice you need in The Allotment Pocket Bible. Want to start gardening organically & grow your own organic food? The Allotment Pocket Bible will help you grow your own organic produce: organic vegetables, organic fruit & organic herbs. Wondering how to make money from your allotment produce? Planning an allotment competition? Find tips on all the rules & regulations you need to know, as well as how to engage with the allotment community & maintain relations with allotment neighbours. Small & durable & perfectly designed to be used 'on the job', The Allotment Pocket Bible is sure to be your trusty companion on your next visit to the potting shed. " An hour's hard digging is a good way of getting one's mind back in the right perspective." Richard Briers " Cultivate the garden for the nose, & the eyes will take care of themselves." Robert Louis Stevenson " All my hurts my garden spade can heal" Ralph Waldo Emerson " The man who has planted a garden feels that he has done something for the good of the world." Vita Sackville-West " Gardening is the purest of human pleasures" Francis Bacon This beautiful hardback edition has both dust-cover & gold embossing on the spine making it the perfect gift. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted to give you a unique mix of useful references, handy tips & fascinating trivia that will enlighten & entertain you at every page. There is a Pocket Bible for everyone... Other titles in the series: The Allotment Pocket Bible, The Baking Pocket Bible, The Cook's Pocket Bible, The Mum's Pocket Bible & The Outdoor Pocket Bible.
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A hilarious, fast-paced game with a twist. Gather friends or family & find out who's the quickest!
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That's right: Supercat is back! & he's supersize! The original superhero for babies & toddlers returns in an all-new picture book format that combines Supercat & Supercat to the Rescue &, through its oversize pages, lets babies & toddlers really pore over the bright, bold illustrations. Travelling from home in the Milky Way, Supercat is set to rescue babies everywhere. Blanket lost? Baby refuses to put on pajamas? No problem! Supercat knows just what to do & with his sidekick, Super Mouse, they are here to save the day! ...

Children new to Star Wars will love discovering more about the galaxy far, far away in this fun early years Star Wars book with cool fold-out papers.

Large pictures & short, simple sentences bring Star Wars to life for children aged 5 & beyond. Favourite Star Wars characters & fascinating vehicles are explored in a fun way, including Yoda, Luke Skywalker, Rey, the Millennium Falcon, Darth Vader, R2-D2, & Wookiees.

The Amazing Book of Star Wars also comes with a giant pullout life-size BB-8 poster. The Amazing Book of Star Wars is the perfect introduction to Star Wars for young fans.

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• ISBN: 9780241263211
• Author: Elizabeth Dowsett
• Publisher: DK
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 48
• Dimensions: 28.5 x 23.5 x 2cm











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One of the most amazing close-up tricks your audience will ever witness. The coin magically passes from the outside, to the inside

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Create your very own amazing personalised belongings with this brilliant engraver kit.


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Ben loves zooming with his toy car, galloping with his toy horse & whizzing with his toy helicopter, but he dreams of having a real adventure with them.

Will his wish ever come true?

Find out inside this amazing storybook, perfect for little adventurers everywhere.

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• ISBN: 9781786705952
• Author: Cherly Hawkinson & Mary Eakin
• Publisher: Igloo Books
• Format: Paperback
• Dimensions: 27 x 22 x 0.5cm










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