Rodale's Basic Organic Gardening: A Beginner's Guide to Starting a Healthy Garden
Author(s): Deborah L Martin
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, "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 tips and hints inspired by the most popular page views on OrganicGardening.com.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.
General Information
- :
- : Potter/TenSpeed/Harmony/Rodale
- : Harmony
- : 0.503
- : 235mm X 167mm X 22mm
- : United States
- : 01 June 2014
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Deborah L Martin
- : Paperback
- : 614
- : Margaret Magrikie Berg
- : Margaret Magrikie Berg
- : English
- : 635.0484
- : 326
- : black & white halftones, black & white tables
- : black & white halftones, black & white tables
More About The Product
DEBORAH L. MARTIN earned a BS in horticulture from Purdue University. She's a former extension agent in the USDA's urban gardening program, a veteran Rodale garden book editor, and a writer for "Organic Gardening "magazine. Martin has authored two books and edited dozens of others. She lives in Allentown, PA.