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Summary:

When the inspiration hits to start an organic garden, many novices could benefit from a guidebook that speaks directly to their enthusiasm, their goals, and, of course, their need for solid information that speaks a newbie's languagé⁰₄from the most trusted source for organic gardening methods. In Rodale's Basic Organic Gardening, general garden-building skills (from "Do I need to dig?" to "Where do I dig?") and specific techniques (from "How do I plant a seed?" to "How much should I water?") are presented in growing-season orderС́⁰₄from garden planning and planting to growing and harvesting. Many other need-to-know topics like soil, compost, seeds, pest control, and weeds are explained in simple language to ensure success, even on a small scale, on the first try. More than 100 common garden terms are defined, and Smart Starts sidebars offer doable projects to build confidence and enthusiasm for expanding a garden when a gardener is ready. A flower, vegetable, and herb finder highlights easy care plants with good track records. Plus, there are no-dig garden methods, simple garden layouts, and tips and hints inspired by the most popular pageviews on OrganicGardening.com. With a "no question is unwelcome" approach, a troubleshooting section lessens frustrations and encourages experimentation. Rodale's Basic Organic Gardening is everything a beginning gardener (or one who's new to gardening organically) needs to get growing and keep a garden going strong all season.

Table of Contents:

• Get to know organic gardening
• Getting started
• Soil care basics
• Starting seeds, tending transplants
• Easy-growing plants for every garden
• Garden care basics
• Troubleshooting and problem solving
• Organic gardening through the seasons.

Author/Creator:

Martin, Deborah L. , author

Contributors:

Berg, Margaret Magrikie , illustrator

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Main Work:

Rodale's basic organic gardening: a beginner's guide to starting a healthy garden [by Martin, D.L.]

Other Related Resources:

Print version: Rodale's basic organic gardening [by Martin, D.L.] (ISBN 9781609619831; LCCN 2012474525; OCLC Number 868379750)

Subjects:

Organic gardening

Gardening

General Notes:

Includes index.
Description based on: Vendor-supplied metadata.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations, map

Digital Characteristics:

text file

Call Numbers:

SB453.5 .M378 2014eb

ISBNs:

9781609619855 (electronic bk.)
1609619854 (electronic bk.)
9781609619831 [Invalid]
1609619838 [Invalid]

OCLC Numbers:

897388810