Overview
The popularity of organic gardening continues to rise as people seek to control the quality and freshness of the food they eat. And organic gardening isn't just about creating delicious healthy food for the table: it's also about supporting delicate ecosystems and working without the use of chemicals. This comprehensive handbook of organic gardening techniques is full of practical information on sowing and growing fruit, vegetables, herbs and other plants. From selecting the right tools to propagation, crop rotation, growing on supports, training greenhouse crops, watering, weed control, all of the essentials are here. Protecting crops from pests and diseases is dealt with comprehensively, along with extensive advice on storing and preserving your produce after the harvest. Packed full of information, with useful tips throughout, Organic Gardening Techniques is a thorough reference guide for every organic gardener.
Full Product Details
Author: Nick Hamilton
Publisher: Companion House
Imprint: Companion House
Edition: 2nd ed.
ISBN: 9781620082737
ISBN 10: 162008273
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 15 May 2018
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
City Farmer News: Nick Hamilton is the owner of Barnsdale Gardens, Britain's largest collection of individually designed gardens with 39 working gardens on an eight-acre site. By Nick Hamilton CompanionHouse Books 2 edition (June 18, 2018) He carries on the legacy of his father, the late Geoff Hamilton, legendary host of the BBC's Gardener's World TV show. Nick is the author of The Barnsdale Handy Gardener and Geoff Hamilton - A Gardening Legend. He has a lifelong passion and enthusiasm for organic gardening, principles which he puts into effect at Barnsdale Gardens. The popularity of organic gardening continues to rise as people seek to control the quality and freshness of the food they eat. And organic gardening isn't just about creating delicious healthy food for the table: it's also about supporting delicate ecosystems and working without the use of chemicals. This comprehensive handbook of organic gardening techniques is full of practical information on sowing and growing fruit, vegetables, herbs, and other plants. From selecting the right tools to propagation, crop rotation, growing on supports, training greenhouse crops, watering, weed control?all of the essentials are here. Protecting crops from pests and diseases is dealt with comprehensively, along with extensive advice on storing and preserving your produce after the harvest. Packed full of information, with useful tips throughout, Organic Gardening Techniques is a thorough reference guide for every organic gardener.
Author Information
Nick Hamilton is the owner of Barnsdale Gardens, Britain's largest collection of individually designed gardens with 39 working gardens on an eight-acre site. He carries on the legacy of his father, the late Geoff Hamilton, legendary host of the BBC s Gardener's World TV show. Nick is the author of The Barnsdale Handy Gardener and Geoff Hamilton - A Gardening Legend.
