Rodale's basic organic gardening : a beginner's guide to starting a healthy garden
Martin, Deborah L.2014
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ORGANIC GARDENING. 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.
Main title:
Rodale's basic organic gardening : a beginner's guide to starting a healthy garden / Deborah L. Martin ; illustrations by Margaret Magrikie Berg.
Author:
Martin, Deborah L., authorBerg Margaret, Magrikie, illustrator
Imprint:
New York : Rodale, [2014]©2014.
Collation:
ix, 326 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781609619831 (paperback)1609619838 (paperback)
Dewey class:
635.0484
LC class:
SB453.5
Language:
English
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BRN:
242941