Secrets to Successful Organic Gardening

Most home gardeners have, at some time, thought about the benefits of gardening organically. Whether it's the cost of the numerous sprays and fertilizers (have you noticed how each plant seems to need its own array of supporting chemicals?) or just the wish to provide your family with home-grown, spray-free vegetables, the thought of organic home gardening can be attractive.However we know that plants are prone to disease, and can be easily and quickly destroyed by an influx of bugs. If you have worked hard to establish your garden, this can be heartbreaking. So we resort to chemicals once more.This book is designed for the home gardener who wants to try their hand at gardening organically. It is not designed to preach to you the benefits of organic gardening or the dangers of using chemicals - there are enough books around which do that. Instead, this is a practical, 'how to' guide to getting started. It covers the importance of having a healthy soil - healthy soil means a healthy plant. We also look at how to create your own compost and fertilizer, how to choose your plants, and how to deal with bugs and disease. Organic gardening may be slightly more labor intensive, but is easily achievable and can provide a huge sense of satisfaction. This easy-to-read guide will help you get the basics right, giving your organic garden the very best chance of success.