Organic Farming: Everything You Need to Know Reviews

May 21, 2013 by  
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Going organic may be a clear way of getting back to basics—and getting away from the havoc chemicals can wreak on our health and our environment—but the basics themselves may not be so clear. How to begin? What kind of fertilizer and feed are allowed? Is there natural pest management? What does certification entail? And is this the way to go?   This book covers the basics and then some. Whether you’re thinking of starting an organic farm or making the transition to organics, whether you’re growing crops or raising animals, you’ll find everything you need to know in these […]

Grow Your Own Indoor Organic Vegetable Garden Reviews

May 7, 2013 by  
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Grow Your Own Indoor Organic Vegetable Garden By Jennifer Henson There are few thing more rewarding than working with the soil and growing a garden. But many people live in apartments and condos and can’t enjoy a traditional garden. The good news is that you can still experience the joy of ‘creation’ by growing your own indoor garden. Discover how you grow organic vegetables to show off to friends while saving money at the supermarket. Price: [wpramaprice asin=”B00CAG8V4E”] [wpramareviews asin=”B00CAG8V4E”] A hands-on guide to the ins and outs of raising and using vegetablesWant to grow your own vegetables? You can […]

Container Gardening Ideas Plus Vertical Gardening-How to Produce More Organic Vegetables in Less Space

April 30, 2013 by  
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If you’re a First-time container gardener who wants to know the secrets of producing more vegetables in less space, then you’re about to discover how to get started right now! In fact, if you want to know how to garden in small spaces, then this new Kindle Book – “CONTAINER GARDENING IDEAS PLUS VERTICAL GARDENING- HOW TO PRODUCE MORE ORGANIC VEGETABLES IN LESS SPACE”- gives you the answers to five important questions and challenges every First-time container gardener faces, including: – Can you still produce vegetables in small spaces today – Discover how to produce more vegetables using smaller planters […]

Organic Gardening (Not Just) in the Northeast: A Hands-On Month-to-Month Guide Reviews

April 23, 2013 by  
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Organic Gardening (not just) in the Northeast is organized around the calendar year, starting in March and continuing through the year with timely advice. Henry Homeyer’s book is packed with useful information you won’t easily find elsewhere: how to sharpen your pruners, use a screwdriver to test for compaction in the lawn, and build a welcoming cedar arbor as an entrance to the garden. Learn how to grow ladyslipper orchids or Himalayan blue poppies, prune apple trees, grow giant pumpkins, and even how to start a date palm from a grocery store date or build a small stone igloo to […]

Organic Gardening for the 21st Century: A Complete Guide to Growing Vegetables, Fruits, Herbs and Flowers Reviews

April 9, 2013 by  
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This comprehensive guide to organic gardening will help you create a steady supply of organically-grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers all year round. Includes the latest information on how to find, choose, and grow plants that thrive without synthetic chemicals. Learn how to: Plant traditional varieties, known as Heirloom plants, that were developed before the use of pesticides and fertilizers Select regional varieties adapted to your climate and location Increase your bounty by repurposing seeds from your own garden Discourage pests while encouraging beneficial insects and birds Includes a beautifully illustrated, A-to-Z directory of 250 varieties of vegetables, fruits, nuts, […]

The Organic Kitchen Garden 2013 Wall Calendar

April 2, 2013 by  
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The Organic Kitchen Garden wall calendar is a perfect companion to every cook’s kitchen. Featuring beautiful photographs of kitchen gardens and the lush produce they offer, this calendar pairs images with twelve months of recipes and tips inspired by the bounty of kitchen gardens and the local farmers market. Each month offers a simple, seasonal and healthful recipe along with tips on growing, harvesting, canning and cooking – all with an emphasis on the importance of an organic approach. Ann Lovejoy is the author of more than twenty gardening books and two cookbooks, and is a regular cooking and gardening […]

Fall and Winter Gardening: 25 Organic Vegetables to Plant and Grow for Late Season Food

March 19, 2013 by  
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Top Gardening Selection. New for Fall 2012! This short booklet is a complete guide to growing organic vegetables for a fall and winter garden. It explains which vegetables can survive in cold weather and how to grow them. Recommended for backyard gardeners and container gardeners who want to grow food for fresh eating all year round. Written by the author of the best-selling Fresh Food From Small Spaces gardening book, a former columnist for Urban Farm magazine. Topics Include● Introduction to Late Season Vegetable Gardening● 25 Vegetables for Cool Seasons● Starting Vegetables From Seed● When to Plant in Your Area● […]

Organic Gardener’s Composting

March 12, 2013 by  
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Back in the ’70’s, I made the momentous move from the East Coast tothe West and quickly discovered that much of my garden knowledgeneeded an update. Seattle’s climate was unlike anything I hadexperienced in Massachusetts or Ohio or Colorado, and many of myfavorite vegetables simply didn’t grow well. A friend steered me toa new seed company, a tiny business called Territorial Seed, uniquein that, rather than trying to tout its wares all over the country,it would only sell to people living west of the Cascade Mountains.Every vegetable and cover crop listed had been carefully tested andselected by Steve Solomon for […]

Organic Gardening Essentials (The Organic Gardening Academy)

February 26, 2013 by  
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This the the first volume of four in an exciting new series of essential Guides for the organic gardener and perhaps more importantly, for the beginner. All four of the guides are in line with the Inorganic Gardening Academy Website. The content is the subject of considerable research and confirmed in consultation with learned papers and encyclopaedia. Gardening is very often a hobby for people and to do the same thing organically is a very simple process. All you have to do is use nature instead of spending money on damaging chemical solutions. In this first volume there is a […]

From The Back Acres, A Humorous Guide to Organic Gardening

February 19, 2013 by  
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A humorous yet serious guide to Organic Gardening and country living. Located in the Pacific Northwest, the organic gardening guidelines and country living anecdotes apply to any part of the country. Written by Award Winning Organic Gardening and Country Living Columnist Ed Back, who uses several farm animals, especially the talking geese Tom and Barbara to help tell the stories of life in the country while providing the reader with a wealth of information on the crafts and skills of gardening, with emohasis on organic gardening.The reader will find answers to dozens of questions about this exploding “green” hobby, from […]

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