Sugar Snaps and Strawberries – a Book Give-Away!
A wonderful young writer has written a guide to growing food in small spaces, and it’s getting rave reviews – probably because it covers all the basics in a fun, conversational tone, and is packed with terrific photos. Sugar Snaps and Strawberries is a winner and to garden bloggers across the globe, this is no surprise at all – we’ve known author Andrea Bellamy for years by her popular blog Heavy Petal, which she launched in 2005 (the Dark Ages of blogging).
So we’re seeing rave reviews of the book across the famous “blogosphere”, like this review from Dee in Oklahoma. She notes the book’s “rock n roll vibe” and talk of guerrilla gardening, but wonders “What else would you expect of someone who named her blog Heavy Petal? Well, exactly. Dee praised the photography, too, calling it “eye candy”. And we can never have too much of that, especially in late January.
Then on Garden Rant I gushed a bit over the book and reminisced about being inspired by Andrea to start my own blog, which I did just two months later.
Writers in print are noticing, too, like the reviewer for Portland Monthly Magazine, who praised the book’s “stylish yet substantial introduction to growing edibles in small spaces,” and calls it “the perfect book”. She goes on:
Sugar Snaps & Strawberries would make a fantastic gift for a brand-new gardener launching into his or her first garden, as well as for anyone seeking for inspiration and ideas to help them garden in a smaller space or wanting to maximize the space they have.
I like her voice: it’s sparkly, bright, and experienced – like a best friend who happens to be a kick-ass gardener, explaining the important issues, practices and techniques to you as you move through the seasons.
HOW TO WIN A COPY
Andrea’s publisher Timber Press has sent us not one but two copies of Sugar Snaps and Strawberries to give away to lucky blog-readers. All you have to do to win is leave a comment here on the blog. Say “hi” or “I want the book” or anything you want because the winners will be chosen at random. Entries close February 28 and winners will be announced March 1.
by Susan Harris
OOO! OOO! Pick me! I would love a book that will help me maximize my 10×12 foot garden.
What a catchy….interesting title – sounds like a good read full of useful information!
Sounds fantastic to garden in small places…
I have been looking for a book on this topic. Sounds like a good, informative read and very useful.
This makes me smile! Such awesome photos during these long days of winter to help brighten the day.
As an avid gardener I am always looking for a smarter, more chemical free way to maximize vegetable growing in a small space. Please pick me so that I can share the fruits of my labors with family and friends.
I would love a copy of Sugar Snap and Strawberries. Thanks
Small-space gardening is my favorite way to garden and I’d love to have this book. I’m sure she knows things I have yet to discover.
Small-space gardening is my favorite way and I’m sure she knows ways I have yet to discover.
This could help me grow vegetables more efficiently. Can it keep the bunnies out of the lettuce?
I’m moving from pots to raised beds this year – pick me for the free copy of the book – I’ll use it, promise.
Thank you so much for the nice mention Susan. I do love Andrea’s book. Great fun and from a really nice writer and blogger.~~dee
I would love to win a free copy of “Sugar Snaps and Strawberries”.
Andrea’s Heavy Petal blog is awesome so the book should be great!
“Sugar Snaps and Strawberries” sounds like just what I need to start a fruit and veggie garden in an apartment. I am a beginner gardener with a little one who likes to dig with me.
I would LOVE to get a copy! Thank you for the opportunity!
I want to start growing vegetables, possibly mixed in with my flowers. This book would probably be a good reference.
This looks like such a great book! I only grow edibles, and living in the city, definitely need some space-saving tips and tricks. I’m so looking forward to possibly winning a copy!
Just what I need. I love small things and this will increase my gardening ideas. Hope I win a book.
I DO want this book!
Thanks for the giveaway.
Fantastic!!!! Sounds like a great book for a “wannna be” gardner. Hmmm… I do think my thumb is getting a bit greener just bey reading the reviews.
I have at least 3 people in my life that would love this book. Thanks for the great gift idea.
Hi! The book sounds terrific for any of us. Best of luck to all.
Looks like a great book. Thanks for the blog entry, and for giving your copies away!
Would love to have the book. Sounds very interesting.
Having little space I am always on the look out for ideas and tips to help me out. So much for the chance!
One of the first vegetables I grew for my kids was sugar snap peas. I planted along the length of chain link fence in our military housing. I read that the more you pick, the more you get. So, I told my young kids I was growing green candy on the vines. They had the fence line picked clean by the end of the day.