The Organic Garden - Hardcover

Shepherd, Allan

3.67

15 ratings by Goodreads

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0007241429 ISBN 13: 9780007241422

Publisher: Collins, 2007

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The Organic Garden redefines what it means to be an organic gardener. This practical and thought-provoking handbook is both a manual of organic practice and a starting point for ethical living.

The meaning of 'organic' is changing fast, becoming more and more an umbrella term for all things environmental: from ethical consumerism, waste recycling and self-sufficiency to new trends in wildlife-friendly, sustainable and forest gardening. The Organic Garden shows how these popular new areas of green living are relevant to the ordinary gardener and demonstrates simple, achievable ways in which you can use these ideas to transform your garden.

Includes:

� Essentials of organic practice
� Gardening for wildlife and ornament
� Gardening for food
� Ethical choices at the garden centre
� Shed’s Dead – how to create an ecological shed and explore alternatives for outdoor living
� Gardening beyond the garden – allotments, conservation volunteering, community gardening
� Climate change and today’s gardener

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Review:

‘Beautifully illustrated, The Organic Garden is packed with ideas and tips on making good compost, feeding the soil and how to be greener in the garden.’ - Country Living

‘An accessible manual of organic practice, this book is also a great started point for anyone interested in ethical living.’ - Cheshire Life

‘A must for anyone who is starting out in the garden or for the more experienced gardener who wants to harness greener principles.’ - Birmingham Post

‘An absorbing read.’ - Publishing News

‘The Organic Garden will teach you absolutely everything you need to know to turn greener than a plump caterpillar!’ - Hartlepool Mail.

‘It is a beautifully presented book with glorious colour photographs throughout.’ - Belfast Telegraph

Synopsis:

The Garden Organic will redefine what it means to be an organic gardener. Not simply a manual of organic practice, it will also be a starting point for ethical living, a book of ideas and debate for all levels of expertise and commitment, a directory of suppliers, websites and resources, a springboard for eco-activism - and a great read! The meaning of 'organic' itself is changing fast, becoming more and more an umbrella term for all things environmental: from ethical consumerism, waste recycling and self-sufficiency to new trends in wildlife-friendly, sustainable and forest gardening. The Garden Organic will show how these popular new areas of green living are relevant to the ordinary gardener and will demonstrate simple, achievable ways in which they can use these ideas to transform the garden. contents include: / The New Ethical Gardener / Essentials of organic practice / Gardening for wildlife and ornament / Gardening for food and ornament / Ethical choices at the garden centre / Shed's Dead -- how to create an ecological shed and explore alternatives for outdoor living / Gardening beyond the garden -- allotments, conservation volunteering, community gardening / Climate change and today's gardener

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