Organic Gardening For Dummies

Organic Gardening For Dummies, 2nd Edition shows readers the way to ensure a healthy harvest from their environmentally friendly garden. It covers information on the newest and safest natural fertilizers and pest control methods, composting, cultivation without chemicals, and how to battle plant diseases. It also has information on updated equipment and resources. It helps readers plant organically year-round, using herbs, fruits, vegetables, lawn care, trees and shrubs, and flowers. The tips and techniques included in Organic Gardening For Dummies, 2nd Edition are intended to reduce a garden's impact on both the environment and the wallet.

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Title of ebook: Organic Gardening For Dummies
ISBN: 9780470486948
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Publisher: For Dummies
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Published: 03-2009
Released online for download: 03-09-2009
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Organic Gardening For Dummies

Chapter One

Basic Techniques in Organic Gardening

In This Chapter

* Understanding the philosophy behind organic gardening

* Nurturing the soil

* Diversifying your garden

* Managing pests

* Practicing conservation

Everyone agrees that organic gardening means avoiding synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. But the philosophy and practice of organic gardening go far beyond that simple concept. Growing organic food, flowers, and landscapes represents a commitment to a sustainable system of living in harmony with nature. For many people, organic gardening is a way of life. This chapter deals with the fundamentals of organic growing, including the philosophy behind organic gardening and the specific techniques that lead to success.

Defining Organic Gardening

The ways that people use - and misuse - soil, water, and air affect the lives and habitats of plants, insects, birds, fish, and animals, as well as humans. Organic gardening is all about preventing and tre ... read full excerpt from Organic Gardening For Dummies ebook

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