Can anyone recommend a good gardening book

[chris lee]

My father, recently retired has shown an interest in gardening, and I would like to get him a 'gardening for dummies' style book.

We have space to dig out a veg patch, but he will need guidance in very basics, what to plant, when and where.

he is not computer literate, so social media / youtube ect will be no good.

[Cyclops]

The book, Geoff Hamilton's Practical Gardening Course, would be good.
Loads of pictures and advice.

Later, he might like my favourite gardening book: The Principles of Gardening by Hugh Johnson

[Taunton Blue Genie]

The book, Geoff Hamilton's Practical Gardening Course, would be good.
Loads of pictures and advice.

Later, he might like my favourite gardening book: The Principles of Gardening by Hugh Johnson

Or mine: 'In a Bed or Up Against A Wall' by Fanny Clematis

[Cyclops]

Or mine: 'In a Bed or Up Against A Wall' by Fanny Clematis

Now would be a good time to take your temperature and mug up on what to do when in the grip of the fever, mush

[Taunton Blue Genie]

Now would be a good time to take your temperature and mug up on what to do when in the grip of the fever, mush

Your caring nature is heart-warming, old fruit