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
