- Paperback: 360 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (14 Feb 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0764553208
- ISBN-13: 978-0764553202
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 18.5 x 1.8 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,748,176 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Organic gardening means different things to different people. Everybody agrees that it means avoiding synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. For many it’s about having safe food to eat. For others is about non–toxic lawns. But organic gardening is about much more than good eating and nice landscapes. It’s also about making conscious decisions and taking responsibility for actions that affect the world outside your backdoor, beyond the end of your driveway, and outside the boundaries of your hometown. Growing organic food, flowers and landscapes represents a commitment to a sustainable system of living that is in harmony with nature. For many people, organic gardening is a way of life.
Whether you’re cultivating a fruit and vegetable garden, maintaining your lawn, or growing roses, this book shows you how to work with nature, not against it, to create an organic garden your whole family will enjoy. Well known gardening author and journalist, Anne Whitman, with the full support of The National Gardening Association, gets you up and running with what you need to know to:
- Design a resilient garden
- Wipe out weeds without chemical pesticides
- Combat pests with natural insect predators
- Buy or make compost and build healthy soil
- Prevent and control plant diseases naturally
- Find good organic suppliers and information sources
This enjoyable, easy–to–understand guide fills you in on the what, when, where, why, how and who of growing plants but protecting the environment. From composting and mulching to harvesting fresh fruits and vegetables, Organic Gardening For Dummies covers all the bases with clear, step–by–step coverage of:
- The basic concepts, practices and tools of organic gardening
- Building healthy soil and using organic fertilizers
- Keeping plants healthy, including tips on controlling pests safely
- Growing organically in your yard and garden—covers vegetables, herbs, small fruits, large fruits and nuts, flowers, trees and shrubs, and more
- Organic lawn care
- Organic solutions for challenging soils and climates
Organic gardening methods help the planet and yield healthier plants and people. Now Organic Gardening For Dummies makes it easy for you to grow organically.
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Ensure a healthy harvest through environmentally friendly gardening techniques.
Want to grow an organic garden? This guide shows you how. From maintaining your lawn and choosing problem–free plants to growing hearty fruits and vegetables, you′ll discover how to stay organic year–round and reduce your garden′s impact on both the environment and your wallet.
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 landscape
It all starts with the soil — test your soil, make compost, and nurture the underground ecosystem that helps your plants thrive
Deal with pesky pests — from weeds to bugs to diseases, discover the specific control measures and products for organic pest management
Food, glorious food — grow the freshest, tastiest, and most nutritious fruits, vegetables, herbs, and nuts
Open the book and find:
The benefits of gardening organically
Hands–on tips for gardeners at all levels
Color photos of successful organic gardening practices
Guidance in building and maintaining healthy soil
An overview of pest–control products
Inspirational tips for making eco–conscious decisions
Ways to attract helpful insects and other organisms
Ten ways to have an eco–friendly landscape
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47 of 49 people found the following review helpful:
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Easy and Informative, 3 Oct 2005
By M. Treleven - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Organic Gardening For Dummies (Paperback)
Good primer for a beginning organic gardener. You can read it cover to cover or skip around to find information on your specific organic gardening needs. The book takes a pragmatic look at the challenges of organic gardening while keeping the "first, do no harm" philosophy in tact. The technical information and references are comprehensive without being overwhelming.
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
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Great book - easy read, 30 July 2007
By K. Batts - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Organic Gardening For Dummies (Paperback)
This is an easy to read, easy to understand book on organic gardening. It is very straight forward and doesn't assume more than basic gardening knowledge - just as it should.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
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Cheap and easy gardening!, 28 July 2008
By Kendra D. Wesner - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Organic Gardening For Dummies (Paperback)
This is a straight forward manual on how to maximize your garden's potential without pesticides or store bought fertilizers. Additionally, there are many factoids on the "old fashioned" methods of gardening that were learned by trial and error over the history of humans.
It's a great source for "use what you have" gardening. For some things, like insect control, there can be more than one or two solutions depending on your area and what you're growing.
A handy guide for the beginner or intermediate gardener.
~Kendra Wesner, MLIS / Michigan
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