A comprehensive and practical organic gardening guide which includes information on planning, plant selection, soil preparation, pests and diseases. It includes a history of British gardens and the exploits of early plant collectors. The "Assess and Plan" section looks at climate, aspect, and soil. In "Work With Your Plot", drainage and irrigation is featured, also soil and plant nutrition - manure, mulches and organic fertilizers. The "Keep Your Balance" section deals with encouraging beneficial wildlife, fending off pests and treating disease using the appropriate remedy. "How To Enjoy Your Labours" focuses on growing vegetables and fruits - their varieties, soil suitablilty, harvesting, cooking and keeping. In "Flower and Florish", the reader gets to know abour flowers, trees and shrubs and their cultivation and propagation. This book is endorsed by HDRA (The Henry Doubleday Research Association).
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The essential guide that contains practical information on all aspects of organic gardening--from choosing and preparing the soil to harvesting, protecting, and nurturing the land.
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