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OverviewSoil is a living organism that loves to cooperate with farmers and gardeners. A green thumb will appear on those who align themselves with its health and requirements. This book discusses: Soil habitat Sustaining soil fertility The soil food-web Nutrient availability and deficiency After reading this book, readers will not only have a different view on soil, but on weeds as well. Knowing and utilizing the energies and characteristics of weeds, as Gilman teaches, will make for a more productive garden, and less stressful gardening. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Steve Gilman , Jocelyn LangerPublisher: Chelsea Green Publishing Co Imprint: Chelsea Green Publishing Co Edition: Revised and updated edition Volume: 1 Dimensions: Width: 15.30cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.204kg ISBN: 9781603583596ISBN 10: 1603583599 Pages: 136 Publication Date: 28 April 2011 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 ContentsForeword to part 1 Introduction to part 1 1. The soil habitat 2. Sustaining soil fertility 3. The soil foodweb 4. Crop-nutrient availability and deficiency 5. The farmer's footsteps Foreword to part 2 Introduction to part 2 6. Weeding out weedy concepts 7. Natural farming 8. Weed-control strategies 9. Ecological weed control 10. Weed-eating machines 11. ConclusionReviewsAuthor InformationSteve Gilman is a NOFA member and a farmer in New York State. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |