Talking Dirt: The Dirt Diva's Down-To-Earth Guide to Organic Gardening

ISBN-13: 9780399535659 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 304 str.

Annie Spiegelman

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A lively and practical guide to organic gardening from a renowned garden expert.
Annie Spiegelman's down-to-earth wit and wisdom create the perfect primer for anyone with a passion for home-grown veggies or fresh-cut flowers, no matter what their skill level, location, or resources. Includes advice on:
-Learning to worship the worm and build a compost pile
-Landscape designs-start small in order to create a basic plan for a plot
-The secret to healthy soil (the only way to have a healthy garden)
-Irrigation systems and strategies to conserve water
-Proper pruning-from roses to trees
-How to combine vegetables to make them thrive
-How to let your garden go native and become drought tolerant
-Edible landscaping and gardening in small spaces
Talking Dirt is a one-stop handbook that features resources for shopping, learning, and promoting environmentally sound garden practices within local communities.