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Title: The Polytunnel Companion - free in February, just pay postage
Post by: Dan on February 04, 2013, 03:12:26 pm: The Goodlife Bookshop are giving away copies of their book The Polytunnel Companion during February - just pay p&p. From the site:

"Based on her own first-hand experience the author covers all the dos and don’ts of choosing and constructing a polytunnel. From the pitfalls and benefits of buying second hand to what questions to ask the manufacturer, this book sets out to provide not only essential advice and tips for the first time polytunnel owner, but also step-by-step guidance on site selection, soil preparation and constructing the tunnel. It also details ongoing maintenance and repairs as well as tips on using the polytunnel throughout the seasons. Paperback 136 pages."

Order from: http://www.goodlifepress.co.uk/the-polytunnel-companion (http://www.goodlifepress.co.uk/the-polytunnel-companion)

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Title: Re: The Polytunnel Companion - free in February, just pay postage
Post by: Tala Orchard on February 04, 2013, 05:48:02 pm: Good find Dan :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The Polytunnel Companion - free in February, just pay postage
Post by: ZacB on February 04, 2013, 07:21:45 pm: Thanks Dan - ordered.
Now need the polytunnel - on the list ;)
Title: Re: The Polytunnel Companion - free in February, just pay postage
Post by: Mammyshaz on February 04, 2013, 08:56:45 pm: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The Polytunnel Companion - free in February, just pay postage
Post by: deepinthewoods on February 04, 2013, 09:30:20 pm: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The Polytunnel Companion - free in February, just pay postage
Post by: YorkshireLass on February 04, 2013, 09:41:27 pm: Check out the Amazon reviews first :-\ http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/1904871151/ref=sr_cr_hist_all?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/1904871151/ref=sr_cr_hist_all?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1)
Title: Re: The Polytunnel Companion - free in February, just pay postage
Post by: Orinoco on February 05, 2013, 11:20:13 am: Thanks

Perfect timing

K :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The Polytunnel Companion - free in February, just pay postage
Post by: Dan on February 05, 2013, 03:48:45 pm: Quote from: YorkshireLass on February 04, 2013, 09:41:27 pm
Check out the Amazon reviews first :-\ http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/1904871151/ref=sr_cr_hist_all?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/1904871151/ref=sr_cr_hist_all?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1)

Eek! Probably why it's 'free'! :(
Title: Re: The Polytunnel Companion - free in February, just pay postage
Post by: Orinoco on February 06, 2013, 08:54:27 am: I've ordered so will see

But as a complete novice looking to purchase it may be useful.

Ta

K
Title: Re: The Polytunnel Companion - free in February, just pay postage
Post by: Womble on February 06, 2013, 11:39:58 am: LOL, thanks for that YorkshireLass - some of the reviews are indeed priceless!:

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I had the honour and pleasure of teaching English for 36 years. I love books. Until recently, when it was joined by "The Dawkins Letters" by the Rev.David Robertson, this book had the distinction of being the only one I had ever binned.
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It doesn't even compost well, by the way.
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Title: Re: The Polytunnel Companion - free in February, just pay postage
Post by: Tregwyr on February 06, 2013, 12:35:32 pm: Just to compare - I always take a look at www.abebooks.co.uk (http://www.abebooks.co.uk) - really reasonable prices on there all year round.