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OverviewCompanion planting works - but only when you know why. This book is the result of 40 years of studying gardens, orchards and the bush; of Jackie French experimenting and testing what lore works and what doesn't. The result is a plan for gardens - * that are unconventional and wild, untidy even, but always beautiful * without a need for pesticides and herbicides * where plants are companions for each other and for the other species of the earth Jackie French is well-known for her many gardening and children's books, TV appearances on Burke's Backyard, her radio segments, and columns including those in The Australian Women's Weekly and Earth Garden. Her books include the multi-award winning Hitler's Daughter and Diary of a Wombat as well as books like Backyard Self-sufficiency, Natural Control of Garden Pests, Soil Food, The Wilderness Garden, and Jackie French's Chook Book.* Completely revised and updated* More than double the extent of the 1st edition* Full colour, now with some 100 photographs* Separate chapters on companion planting for Fruit, Vegetables, Flowers, the Lawn, and soil fertility* In its 7th printing, with more than 25 000 copies in print, this inspirational guide is set to be most gardeners' companion for life. First published in 2013 by Manna Press (imprint of Manna Trading) Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jackie FrenchPublisher: Aird Books Pty.Ltd Imprint: Aird Books Pty.Ltd Edition: Fully Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition Dimensions: Width: 11.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 18.00cm Weight: 0.361kg ISBN: 9780947214654ISBN 10: 0947214658 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 01 September 2013 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationJackie French is well-known for her many gardening and children's books, TV appearances on Burke's Backyard, her radio segments, and columns including those in The Australian Women's Weekly and Eorthgarden Magazine. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |