Organic Gardening: The natural no-dig way by Charles Dowding (English) Paperback

Description: Organic Gardening by Charles Dowding Charles shares his organic, no-dig approach to soil and plants and the techniques that enable him to grow healthy, vibrant crops, with the sustainability in mind. His success is based on these key principles • No-dig •Spread organic matter on the soil surface •Clean & improve the soil in the first year • Weed every 10 days when weeds are small. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The UKs leading no-dig gardening expert, Charles Dowding, shares his organic approach to growing healthy, vibrant crops.The no-dig approach to gardening – based on the key principle of leaving the ground as undisturbed as possible – has gained popularity in recent years as a more efficient, economical and sustainable way to grow healthy plants.Packed with easy-to-follow advice, Organic Gardening reveals the art of the no-dig approach and the techniques required to grow organic crops while enhancing soil structure.By employing the simplicity of the no-dig technique and using a system of permanent, slightly raised beds, Charles Dowding shows how to grow a delicious variety of fruit and vegetables sustainably and organically: what to choose; when to sow, plant and harvest; and how best to avoid pests and diseases.From sowing seeds and making compost to harvesting summer salads and winter vegetables, this accessible guide is an essential resource for beginners and experienced gardeners. Notes A new edition of this pioneering book, emphasising the benefits of no-dig gardening for growing healthy, vibrant plants. Details that the no-dig solution enhances soil structure and encourages healthy growth, especially when soil life is encouraged and multiplied through the addition of compost and manure. Back Cover Using a system of permanent, slightly raised beds, Charles shows how you can grow a delicious variety of fruit and vegetables organically: what to choose; when to sow, plant and harvest; and how best to avoid pests and diseases. He shares his wide experience of using the no-dig approach and its effect on the soil and plants. He explains the range of techniques that have enabled him to grow healthy and vibrant crops over the years. Flap Using a system of permanent, slightly raised beds, Charles shows how you can grow a delicious variety of fruit and vegetables organically: what to choose; when to sow, plant and harvest; and how best to avoid pests and diseases. He shares his wide experience of using the no-dig approach and its effect on the soil and plants. He explains the range of techniques that have enabled him to grow healthy and vibrant crops over the years. Author Biography Charles Dowding has written many books on vegetable growing and contributes regularly to many magazines, including Permaculture, Gardeners World, Gardens Illustrated & Grow It!. He gives regular talks, advising gardeners on best practice and runs courses on organic, no-dig gardening. He is a regular guest on radio and TV. A veteran organic grower, he has practised no-dig gardening for years, providing produce for local and London markets, running a small farm in France, then producing salad on surface-composted, undisturbed clay soil, which grew bountiful crops and few weeds. He has run experiments to compare differences in growth between vegetables on dug and undug soil, discovering different patterns of growth in most seasons, with slightly lower yields and more weeds and slugs on the dug beds. Table of Contents Foreword by Patrick Holden, CBE, Founder of the Sustainable Food Trust & ex-director of The Soil Association Introduction Part 1: Letting Nature Nurture your GardenThe art of not digging The basics Deciding what to grow Whats in season? Living with pests Sowing seeds, raising plants Making compost The moon Part 2: Healthy HarvestsSummer salads Winter salads Alliums Choice of roots Savouring summer Brassicas Tomatoes, greenhouse vegetables and unusual vegetables Perennial vegetables Herbs and edible flowers Tree fruit and nuts Soft fruit (berries) Postscript Appendix: Dig/no-dig experiment at Lower Farm Resources Bibliography Main index Index of recipes Review Charless crops positively glow with health, in testament to his methods... he conveys a deep reverence for the soil, which has fuelled his no-dig ethos. * Kitchen Garden magazine *If anyone can convince gardeners that vegetable plots do not need digging, it is this author - his methods are at times contrary to standard advice, but he is not dogmatic and has a gift for clear explanation. * Sue Stickland, RHS The Garden *Charles is a passionate and accomplished gardener, who grows vegetables of amazing flavour. * Raymond Blanc OBE World renowned chef and restaurateur *One of our most respected vegetable growers... Now ordinary gardeners can benefit from his years of practical experience. * Joy Larkcom, author of Grow Your Own Vegetables *This book will undoubtedly become the no-dig bible, as was its predecessor. * Pushing Up Dandelions website * Promotional The UKs leading no-dig gardening expert, Charles Dowding, shares his organic approach to growing healthy, vibrant crops. Long Description In this new full-colour edition of Organic Gardening, Charles Dowding shares the wealth of his experience, explaining his approach to soil and plants and revealing the range of techniques that have enabled him to grow healthy and vibrant crops for decades. Charles has been practising no-dig organic growing for over 30 years. In this new, full-colour edition of Organic Gardening he shares the wealth of his experience, explaining his approach to soil and plants and revealing the range of techniques that have enabled him to grow healthy and vibrant plants for decades. His success is based on some key principles: * No-dig enhances soil structure and encourages healthy growth, especially when soil life is encouraged and multiplied through the addition of good compost and manure. * Organic matter is best spread on the surface - just leave it on top and let the worms take it in, aerating the soil as they do so. * When starting with weedy soil there is a period of three to twelve months, depending on weed types, when the emphasis is on cleaning and improving the soil. * Using a no-dig method you can easily control weeds with just a little hand weeding or hoeing every ten days or so, when weeds are small. Based on this approach and his experience of a system of permanent, slightly raised beds, Charles shows you how to grow a delicious variety of fruit and vegetables: what to choose, when to sow, plant and harvest, and how best to avoid pests and diseases. Review Text If anyone can convince gardeners that vegetable plots do not need digging, it is this author -his methods are at times contrary to standard advice, but he is not dogmatic and has a gift for clear explanation Review Quote One of our most respected vegetable growers ... Now ordinary gardeners can benefit from his years of practical experience." Details ISBN0857840894 Author Charles Dowding ISBN-10 0857840894 ISBN-13 9780857840899 Media Book Language English Year 2013 Short Title ORGANIC GARDENING 2/E Imprint Green Books Place of Publication Totnes Country of Publication United Kingdom Format Paperback UK Release Date 2013-02-04 NZ Release Date 2013-02-04 Pages 240 Publication Date 2013-02-04 Alternative 9780857844651 DEWEY 635.0484 Audience General Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Edition Description 3rd edition Edition 3rd Subtitle The natural no-dig way Illustrations Colour photos throughout AU Release Date 2013-02-03 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161565313;

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