The Super Organic Gardener

Author: Matthew Appleby
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 1526737507
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 265

Book Description
If you care about what you eat, you should care about how you grow it.Gardeners can demonstrate that by going beyond organics to veganics - growing without animal inputs - they are a driving force in saving the environment.This book gives you the tools to grow without harming the planet and animals, and explains why moving beyond organics towards super organic vegan gardening is the way to show you are genuinely concerned about environmental issues and the industrial commodification of living, sentient creatures.From advice about how to make and buy natural fertilisers and compost, to putting nutritional values on what you grow, and to how to cook it, and how to share your plot with wildlife, this book covers all the bases.The foreword is by RHS Chelsea Flower Show best in show winner Cleve West, who is a passionate vegan gardener. Vegan Organic Network and Garden Organic have backed the book too.

From the Ground Up

Author: Jeanne Nolan
Publisher:
ISBN: 0812992997
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 306

Book Description
When Jeanne Nolan, a teenager in search of a less materialistic, more authentic existence, left Chicago in 1987 to join a communal farm, she had no idea that her decades-long journey would lead her to the heart of a movement that is currently changing our nation's relationship to food. Now a leader in the sustainable food movement, Nolan shares her story in From the Ground Up, helping us understand the benefits of organic gardening-- or the environment, our health, our wallets, our families, and our communities.

Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening

Author: Pauline Pears
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 426

Book Description
The complete guide to natural & chemical-free gardening.

Organic Gardening for Everyone

Author: CaliKim
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
ISBN: 0760365342
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 163

Book Description
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 addresses your concerns and gets you started. Loaded with practical advice and step-by-step guidance, Organic Gardening for Everyone takes a very personal and friendly approach to a subject that can be intimidating. It is a first-class primer on organic vegetable gardening, and an inspirational story about how anyone can balance the rigors of gardening with the demands of a modern, family-oriented lifestyle. In 2012, a California mom decided to start an organic vegetable garden. But she went about it in an unusual way: she crowdsourced it by launching a YouTube channel under the name "CaliKim" and asking for help. And then she started planting. As questions came up, she turned to her viewers and subscribers and they replied with answers and advice. As she learned, her garden grew successfully—even in the hot, harsh California climate. Her expertise also grew, and now she answers many more questions than she asks and has become a very accomplished home gardener. And CaliKim has a great story to tell: growing healthy organic vegetables for your family is not difficult, even for today’s time-challenged lifestyles. She provides complete step-by-step information on growing the most popular edibles organically, and also gives sound advice on how to take on the challenges of balancing a hectic lifestyle with successful growing—and how to involve the whole family in the process. You'll be rewarded for your effort every time you place a plate of natural, organic vegetables on the family dinner table knowing exactly what they are, what is in them, and where they came from.

The Truth About Organic Gardening

Author: Jeff Gillman
Publisher: Timber Press
ISBN: 1604690054
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 209

Book Description
Gardeners tend to assume that any organic product is automatically safe for humans and beneficial to the environment—and in most cases this is true. The problem, as Jeff Gillman points out in this fascinating, well-researched book, is that it is not always true, and the exceptions to the rule can pose a significant threat to human health. To cite just one example, animal manures in compost can be a source of harmful E. coli contamination if imporperly treated. Gillman's contention is that all gardening products and practices—organic and synthetic—need to be examined on a case-by-case basis to determine both whether they are safe and whether they accomplish the task for which they are intended. Ultimately, Gillman concludes, organic methods are preferable in most situations that gardeners are likely to encounter. After reading this eye-opening book, you will understand why, and why knowledge is the gardener's most important tool.

Rodale's Basic Organic Gardening

Author: Deborah L. Martin
Publisher: Rodale Books
ISBN: 1609619854
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 338

Book Description
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 by Deborah L. Martin, 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 many more tips and hints. 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.

The Organic Gardener

Author: Catharine Osgood Foster
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Organic gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 234

Book Description

Extreme Gardening

Author: Owens
Publisher: Garden Guy
ISBN: 0970501609
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 171

Book Description
Explains how to grow organic foods in desert climates, with sections devoted to vegetables, fruits and nuts, and controlling extreme pests organically.

Supermarket Super Gardens

Author: Jerry Baker
Publisher: American Master Products, Incorporated
ISBN: 9780922433872
Category : Garden tools
Languages : en
Pages : 372

Book Description

Organic Gardening for Beginners

Author: Aida Campbell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Are you tired of all the chemicals you consume, and you want to build your organic garden? Well, then this is the right book for you! Organic gardening is an environmentally-safe form of gardening undertaken with the intent to eliminate harsh chemicals, herbicides, and pesticides both from the land and from the dinner table. Organic gardening is saying no to the chemicals commercially available foods are doused with. The key to successful organic gardening is taking the steps needed to ensure your soil to stay healthy and productive. This is done by replenishing the resources consumed by your garden by adding organic matter back into the soil. A successful organic gardener picks plants suitable to the site where they're going to be planted. Trying to force a plant to grow in an not conducive environment to that plant's growth is a source of frustration for many budding organic gardeners. From this book you'll learn What is organic gardening? How to work the soil To swing and transplant Pests and diseases care Organic gardening for four seasons How to harvest Essential tools and materials To plan your organic garden To maintain your garden Organic gardening tips and tricks How to start your seeds ...And much more There are some reasons people decide to go organic. The biggest reason why people decide to go organic is the fact that organically-grown foods are healthier than their chemical-laden counterparts. Studies have shown time and time again that people who consume organic foods are healthier overall than those who don't. It's hard to tie specific diseases and illnesses to non-organic foods. Still, the healthier lifestyle of those who go organic has proven an effective means of avoiding diseases and illnesses. Ready to get started? Click "Buy Now"!