Michael Brenock's Book, highly recommended

Sive

I bought Michael's book yesterday ( The Irish Gardener's Handbook ) and just as I expected, it is packed full of good advice, clearly laid out. I heartily recommend it to anyone growing their own vegetables and fruit.
I suspect it will be constantly referred to in our house. Thanks Michael, this is a wealth of information you are passing on and it is much appreciated.[/i]

Belfast · Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 5:49 pm Post subject:

Nice to see a book written for Irish conditions.

michael brenock · Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 7:47 pm Post subject:

i am absolutely delighted with the responses which I have got so far. it makes it all so worthwhile and while everybody is looking for my words of wisdom at classes and lectures at present I promise that i will reply to all in due course. Thanks again.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired)

Protein · Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:39 pm Post subject:

oh Michael, I had no idea you have written a book... I have tried googling it, does anyone know where we can purchase this ?

me

loopy · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 10 Jul 2006 Posts: 43

I would also be interested given that michaels advice is always brilliant! Can we buy it through this site?

Sive · Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:08 pm Post subject:

I found it in the bookshop in Wexford town.

Foxylock · Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:04 am Post subject:

I got my copy on from Amazon, sent to the door within three days.

breezyacre · Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:09 am Post subject:

Just came on to congratulate Michael but now see that I have been beaten to it. Well done Michael. The book can be got directly from O Brien press online. I have just been on their site.

michelle M · Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:56 am Post subject:

Congrats Michael. Must get my hands on it too

ferryman

hi Sive,

many thanks i was in there yesterday and picked it up........ Very Happy

hope to get stuck into the garden this weekend and get it set Twisted Evil

Belfast · Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2010 7:41 pm Post subject:

you can buy in for the web site below

The Irish Gardener's Handbook

How to grow vegetables, herbs, fruit
by Michael Brenock

Want to get into gardening? Wondering how to get started? Anxious that you won't know what to do? Have given up before, want to get started again? Want to improve your growing, yields and practices? This is the book for you.

It takes you through all the most commonly grown vegetables and fruits in the context of Irish conditions. Learn from a gardener who has worked a garden since the 1940s as a child on his father's market garden, then as an adult home gardener and horticulturist, currently as an allotment advisor.

This book combines the old and most recent knowledge in one easy-to-follow text. It's a book you'll consult over and over, through the wayward Irish seasons.
http://www.obrien.ie/book874.cfm

loostep · Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2010 8:46 pm Post subject:

I just posted about this book....and then saw this thread.
The book is brilliant as is the man!

Blowin · Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2010 8:28 am Post subject:

I'm glad I picked up on this thread but thought any future readers might like to know that prices can vary enormously.

O'Brien Press €9.99 v Amozon $107.38.

Oops?

James Kilkelly · Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2010 9:53 am Post subject:

Available for under 6.50 including delivery....Here.

Blowin · Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 6:18 am Post subject:

Thanks for the advice but I've gone the O'Brien Press route already @ €9.99.

No doubt it'll still be excellent value.