This illustrated compendium shows readers how to create an organic garden, whether you want a family orientated space, a small town garden or a large kitchen garden. There is practical information on all the imperative aspects of organic gardening from soil preparation to weed control and feeding. What to do with pests and diseases is also a major worry but is covered in full suggesting harmonious remedies such as the introduction of a natural predator. Not only about kitchen gardening, this book covers ornamental and wildlife gardening, from creating spectacular lawns and borders to attracting beneficial insects to the wildlife garden. An easy-to-use directory of vegetables, herbs and fruit provides clear facts on growing a wide range of healthy produce for both the first-time and experienced gardener
If you want to grow healthy vegetables at home, but have hesitated because it seems too hard and time consuming, Organic Gardening for Everyone is your perfect hands-on guide—an “if I can do it, you can do it” case study that ...
Written by Mark Highland, founder of The Organic Mechanic, this is far from a hippie manifesto; it is a scientifically driven, modern-day dive into the organic methods, products, and practices that will appeal to any home gardener looking ...
New to this edition — learn about the latest natural fertilizers, pest control methods, equipment, and gardening resources Is organic right for you? — understand the basic concepts of organic gardening and plan a low-maintenance ...
How to grow delicious produce in your own backyard In this guide, expert botanist Ginny Stibolt and Master Gardener Melissa Markham provide simple and accessible advice for successful vegetable gardening in Florida, where soil types vary ...
QUICK NOTE: This book is for BEGINNERS to gardening (organically).
Christy then introduces more advanced concepts, strategies, and techniques to help you get the most out of your garden. This edition also includes plant profiles, the latest research and terminology, and more photographs and illustrations.
The following are a few pioneers of organic agriculture and the systems they created in response to chemical farming: 1' Biodynamic agriculture, Rudolf Steiner: Steiner, an Austrian philosopher, studied the relationships between plants ...
The newest edition to the Botanica's Gardening series, this authoritative encyclopedia covers all aspects of organic gardening.
Offers advice on how to grow a chemical free garden with information on choosing the right plants, seed starting, and maintenance techniques.
. . These are just a few of Homeyer's 69 short "reflections and observations" on matters of interest to amateur, dedicated, and armchair gardeners alike.