Rodale's Basic Organic Gardening: A Beginner's Guide to Starting a Healthy Garden

Author: Deborah L. Martin Brand: Deborah L Martin Features: Rodale s Basic Organic Gardening ISBN: 1609619838 Number Of Pages: 336 Publisher: Rodale Books Release Date: 2014-03-11 Details: 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 commo