Trowel and Error: Over 700 Organic Remedies, Shortcuts, and Tips for the Gardener

by Sharon Lovejoy

Book Overview

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761126325
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.0" x 0.8" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Wonderful reference and great gift!

Sharon Lovejoy does it again. This book is a fantastic reference for the avid gardener. So many interesting tips and tricks. A lot of fun ones too! A fantastic book. I've given at least 3 of these as gifts already to gardener friends. Wonderful!

A Great Gift book--for yourself or another gardener!

I first checked this book out at the library before I bought it. I don't have a lot of spare cash and quite honestly, I don't have a lot of space, either. This book was worth the cost in both space and money! First of all, even if it wasn't jammed packed with really useful information for a gardener of any skill level, I would like it for the illustrations--it's just charming. Also, the advice is broken up in little tid-bits that make it easy to read--pick it up, and put it back down again with ease. There's many useful ideas in here, my favorite being the compost-pile pumpkin trick (grow a prize-winning pumpkin--make it a compost heap and plant it on top) and the tobasco pepper bug spray. (Doesn't work on Cajun bugs--just kidding). You won't regret getting this little book whether you garden a little or a lot. Ms. Lovejoy has packed it with such charming ideas and useful information that you'll want to buy a copy for your gardening friends as well! It makes a great little gift.

You will come back time after time to this book!

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!

WOW

I'm only a few pages into this book and I had to stop to enter this review. BUY IT!!!! You'll be glad you did. It is so cute and full of great information. This book has already earned a permanent spot in my gardening book collection.

Original and Thoughftul!

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.pjpublications.com

Trowel and Error: Over 700 Tips, Remedies and Shortcuts for

A fantastically informative and humourous book. Hundreds of organic ways to keep your garden free of pests and preditors plus much, much more. I have all of Sharon's books. They are by far my favorite of the dozens of gardening books I own. I had better purchase a second book for my garden library because I know I will wear this book out. A note to Sharon Lovejoy - KEEP WRITING !!!Barbara Cusick, Certified Advanced Master Gardener.