Create productive soil anywhere with step-by-step instructions for making compost and fertilizers.
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94 of 96 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfectly formatted, easy to read work of gardening art!,
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This review is from: Secrets to Great Soil (Gardening Skills Illustrated) (Hardcover)
I went to the library today to see if they had anything new. I've read about every book our small library has which pertains to gardening. Out of the corner of my eye I happened upon "Secrets to Great Soil." It looked interesting; I checked it out. I am now here at amazon.com to purchase this book. I've been organic gardening for 25 years and in all these many years have not found a book which thoroughly lists organic, inorganic, and synthetic fertilizers in a format which is easy to discern. It is easy to read for anyone, regardless the experience. Both novice and advanced gardeners will enjoy this journey of soil science along with the explanation. I am deeply moved by all the work which went into this highly recommended publication.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Gardening Book,
By Hawk (Bay Area) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Secrets to Great Soil (Gardening Skills Illustrated) (Paperback)
Simply a marvelous book that is so easy to use. Addresses many questions the gardener may ask about soil nutrition, structure, pH level and how to adjust them. I have been a gardener for thirty five years but questions about soil and what to do to make the best of a particular situation arise still. This book has become a wonderful resource for me. Chaptered and indexed for easy accessibility. Very thorough in its information for both organic and formulated solutions. Highly recommend.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice information, but nothing I didn't already have,
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This review is from: Secrets to Great Soil (Gardening Skills Illustrated) (Paperback)
I think this is a good book for beginning gardeners who are just starting to get a sense of what makes great soil. It covers the basics in a thorough, organized way. More experienced gardeners aren't going to find much new here, though having it all in one place is helpful. As the part-owner of a commercial organic farm, some information I was hoping for is just not here: how do you remedy soil structure problems on a large scale? How do you handle cover crops when a pitchfork isn't adequate? But for the backyard garden this book is perfectly adequate. Some standouts are the sections on managing soil diseases without chemicals and triple-bin composting. A good resource.
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