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When the inspiration hits to start an organic garden, many novices could benefit from a guidebook that speaks directly to their enthusiasm, their goals, and, of course, their need for solid information that speaks a newbie's language--from the most trusted source for organic gardening methods.In "Rodale's Basic Organic Gardening, "general garden-building skills (from "Do I need to dig?" to "Where do I dig?") and specific techniques (from "How do I plant a seed?" to "How much should I water?") are presented in growing-season order--from garden planning and planting to growing and harvesting. Many other need-to-know topics like soil, compost, seeds, pest control, and weeds are explained in simple language to ensure success, even on a small scale, on the first try. More than 100 common garden terms are defined, and Smart Starts sidebars offer doable projects to build confidence and enthusiasm for expanding a garden when a gardener is ready. A flower, vegetable, and herb finder highlights easycare plants with good track records. Plus, there are no-dig garden methods, simple garden layouts, and tips and hints inspired by the most popular page views on OrganicGardening.com.With a "no question is unwelcome" approach, a troubleshooting section lessens frustrations and encourages experimentation. "Rodale's Basic Organic Gardening "is everything a beginning gardener (or one who's new to gardening organically) needs to get growing and keep a garden going strong all season.
Even though this book was written over 25 years ago, composting is experiencing a renaissance - and this revised edition includes all the latest in new techniques, technology, equipment. Gardeners know it's the best way to feed the soil and turn food scraps into fresh produce, but even urbanites can get on board thanks to programs like compost pickup and citywide food waste initiatives. There's no better way to reduce landfill waste (and subsequent emissions) and dependence on fossil fuels while nourishing the earth. The Rodale Book of Composting offers easy-to-follow instructions for making and using compost, helpful tips for apartment dwellers to suburbanites, farmers and community leaders, and ecologically sound solutions to growing waste-disposal problems.
With growing consumer awareness about the dangers of garden chemicals, readers can turn to "The Organic Gardener's Handbook Of Natural Pest and Disease Control" as the most reliable and comprehensive guide on the garden shelf. Rodale has been the category leader in organic methods for decades, and this thoroughly updated edition features the latest science-based recommendations for battling garden problems. With all-new photos of common and recently introduced pests and plant diseases, readers can quickly identify whether they've discovered garden friend or foe and what action, if any, they should take. No other reference includes a wider range of methods for growing and maintaining an organic garden. The plant-by-plant guide features symptoms and solutions for 200 popular plants, including flowers, vegetables, trees, shrubs, and fruits. The insect-and-disease encyclopaedia includes a photo identification guide and detailed descriptions of damage readers may see. The extensive coverage of the most up-to-date organic control techniques and products, presented in order of lowest impact to most intensive intervention, makes it easy to choose the best control.
With more than a hundred thousand copies sold, Rodale's Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening has been the go-to resource for gardeners since its publication in 2009. Now, almost a decade later, this fully revised version provides the most up-to-date information and tips to plant, grow, care for, and enjoy nontoxic gardens in any part of the country. The new Rodale's Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening is the best tool gardeners can buy to start applying organic and chemical-free methods to everything from fruit and vegetable crops to herbs, trees and shrubs, perennials, annuals, and lawns. This book highlights innovative gardening techniques, organic soil practices, water reduction methods, and information on landscape design for gorgeous, sustainable gardens.
Barbara Pleasant and Deborah L. Martin turn the compost bin upside
down with their liberating system of keeping compost heaps right in
the garden, rather than in some dark corner behind the garage. The
compost and the plants live together from the beginning in a
nourishing, organic environment. The authors' bountiful,
compost-rich gardens require less digging, weeding, mulching, and
even less planting. And here's one of the best parts -- no more
backbreaking slogs from compost bin to garden. The authors even
identify the plants that benefit most from compost and how the
elements of a composted garden work together.
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