The Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0875968414 ISBN 13: 9780875968414

Publisher: Rodale Books, 2000

Synopsis

A original gardening "mainfesto" by the founder of organic agriculture in the U.S. covers flower and vegetable gardening, soils, composting, homesteading, greenhouses, fruit and nut trees, lawns, landscaping, pest control, and much more. Reissue. 15,000 first printing.

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Review:

This hefty reference manual is absolutely packed with specific information on everything from bee-keeping to window gardening. More like a standard textbook than most gardening books of today, Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening has been around since 1959, and in its 1,000-plus pages manages to address everything from the nitrogen content of common items (feathers, eggshells, etc.) to choosing the most appropriate foundation planting for a formal entrance. The only illustrations are plain black and white, and fancy color photography is nonexistent. This lack is balanced by the healthy dose of charts and analytical lists shown throughout. Don't be scared by the seemingly technical presentation--this is a clearly written book that's easy to follow even for the novice gardener.

The answer to any possible gardening question is sure to be found here for both backyard green thumbs and those interested in heavy, possibly profitable, production of organic vegetables and herbs. Arranged alphabetically, you'll find multipage explanations of organic fertilizers next to a one-paragraph description of fenugreek. Most plants have multiple listings, as the authors tried to include many slang names of common flowers and grasses--no Latin necessary with this plant guide. Not meant to be a glossy coffee-table book, this encyclopedia is exactly what a reference book should be--serious, friendly, helpful, and thorough. --Jill Lightner

About the Author:

J.I. Rodale is the founder of Rodale Press, Inc. His idea that healthy soil is directly related to healthy people was originally controversial, but has proven to be a truly timeless philosophy.

About this edition

• Publisher: Rodale Books
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0875968414
• ISBN 13: 9780875968414
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1152
• Editor: Rodale J. I.