These days, garden writing based on a solid career's worth of practical experience is rare indeed. Therein lies the value of this thought-provoking little book.

Rory Dusoir, Gardens Illustrated

Beginners and experienced gardeners alike can only benefit from Charles' enthusiastic and deep understanding of what plants really need.

The Oak Tree Low Carbon Farm Blog

It has been proven untrue that watering in sunlight damages leaves. It is also untrue that rhubarb leaves and citrus peel cannot be composted, the latter may just take a while to decay. All this and much more makes for an entertaining and instructive read.

Mary Davies, The Irish Garden

For anyone who grows edibles or for that matter gardens intensively I would recommend this book.

Helen Jonstone, The Patient Gardener

There's enough detail here to make a real difference to your garden, but it's cleverly broken down into bite-sized chunks with illustrations, so it never feels hard-going.

The English Garden