The Organic Gardener by Christine Lavelle
A practical guide to natural gardens, showing how to apply organic principles to all aspects of garden planning, design and maintenance. Over 500 inspirational photographs, step-by-step sequences and well-informed text for both first-time and experienced gardeners. Covers all the basic techniques, including soil care, weeding, watering, feeding, growing under glass, pruning and propagation. There is a booming interest in producing fresh, healthy and chemical-free vegetables, herbs and fruit, and this book goes a step further and applies organic principles to the whole garden, from preparing the soil, weeding and watering through to controlling pests, pruning and propagation.
Christine Lavelle is a lecturer in horticulture and ecology at Writtle College, Chelmsford, in England. She is currently researching insect visitation to garden ornamentals. Michael Lavelle is a committed environmentalist. He worked as a professional landscaper before starting a career as a horticultural lecturer in the early 1990s. He currently works as a senior lecturer in landscape management at Writtle College in Chelmsford.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781844760541 |
| ISBN 10 | 1844760545 |
| Title | The Organic Gardener |
| Author | Christine Lavelle |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Anness Publishing |
| Year published | 2004-07-30 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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