Came across this book on amazon which seems quite good. It about growing things from kitchen scraps which you'd normally throw out/compost. It explains things well so anyone can have a go.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/160342 ... ivalism-20#_
Don't throw it, grow it!
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demi
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Don't throw it, grow it!
Tim Minchin - The Good Book
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kr1I3mBojc0
'If you just close your eyes and block your ears, to the acumulated knowlage of the last 2000 years,
then morally guess what your off the hook, and thank Christ you only have to read one book'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kr1I3mBojc0
'If you just close your eyes and block your ears, to the acumulated knowlage of the last 2000 years,
then morally guess what your off the hook, and thank Christ you only have to read one book'
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diggernotdreamer
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Re: Don't throw it, grow it!
Thanks for pointing this out Demi, have found it on Ebay as well, my grandson is 4 soon and is keen on gardening, I think I will buy it for him. :)
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Ellendra
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Re: Don't throw it, grow it!
I have that book, it's pretty good, especially concerning tropical or exotic fruits.
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mrsflibble
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Re: Don't throw it, grow it!
I recently heard about growing potatoes from potato skins....... might take a gander at the book!
oh how I love my tea, tea in the afternoon. I can't do without it, and I think I'll have another cup very
ve-he-he-he-heryyyyyyy soooooooooooon!!!!
ve-he-he-he-heryyyyyyy soooooooooooon!!!!
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mrsflibble
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Re: Don't throw it, grow it!
I liked the fact that in the other recommendations on amazon it had both the Bible and grow your own food for free by dave lol!!!
oh how I love my tea, tea in the afternoon. I can't do without it, and I think I'll have another cup very
ve-he-he-he-heryyyyyyy soooooooooooon!!!!
ve-he-he-he-heryyyyyyy soooooooooooon!!!!