Author(s): Dorling Kindersley

Fruit/Vegetable

A comprehensive, practical guide to organic gardening that explains and illustrates all the key organic principles and covers vegetables, fruit, ornamental plants, herbs and container gardening. This title has been fully adapted for the Australian market, sports a gorgeous new, locally-designed jacket, and includes the following: step-by-step sequences and specially commissioned photographs that show all the key techniques, making them easy to follow and apply to your own plot - from soil preparation, seed sowing, and harvesting to using water wisely. Easy-to-use A-Z reference section lists common problems from tomato blight to slugs and suggests organic solutions as well as preventative measures. Stunning photographic galleries show all the best shrubs, flowers, fruit, vegetables, and herbs for an organic plot. This book shows how to promote biodiversity and encourage wildlife in your garden. Grow Organic is suitable both for home gardeners interested in switching to an organic approach and experienced gardeners looking for invaluable organic reference.