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Ann Whitman Author, Trees & Shrubs For Dummies Suzanne DeJohn The Editors of the National Gardening Associaton Learn to: • Grow an environmentally friendly garden • Cultivate without chemicals • Use the latest, safest pest control met hods • Battle plant diseases effectively Organic Gardening 2nd Edition Making Everything Easier! ™ Open the book and find: • The benefits of gardening organically • Hands-on tips for gardeners at all levels • Color photos of successful organic gardening practices • Guidance in building and maintaining healthy soil • An overview of pest-control products • Inspirational tips for making eco-conscious decisions • Ways to attract helpful insects and other organisms • Ten ways to have an eco-friendly landscape Ann Whitman is the author of the first edition of Organic Gardening For Dummies. Suzanne DeJohn is an editor with the National Gardening Association, the leading garden-based educational nonprofit organization in the U.S. NGA’s programs and initiatives highlight the opportunities for plant-based education in schools, communities, and backyards across the country. These include award-winning Web sites garden.org and kidsgardening.org. $19.99 US / $23.99 CN / £13.99 UK ISBN 978-0-470-43067-5 Gardening/Organic Go to dummies.com ® for more! Ensure a healthy harvest through environmentally friendly gardening techniques. Want to grow an organic garden? This guide shows you how. From maintaining your lawn and choosing problem- free plants to growing hearty fruits and vegetables, you’ll discover how to stay organic year-round and reduce your garden’s impact on both the environment and your wallet. • New to this edition — learn about the latest natural fertilizers, pest control methods, equipment, and gardening resources • Is organic right for you? — understand the basic concepts of organic gardening and plan a low-maintenance landscape • It all starts with the soil — test your soil, make compost, and nurture the underground ecosystem that helps your plants thrive • Deal with pesky pests — from weeds to bugs to diseases, discover the specific control measures and products for organic pest management • Food, glorious food — grow the freshest, tastiest, and most nutritious fruits, vegetables, herbs, and nuts Organic Gardening Whitman DeJohn National Gardening Association 2nd Edition spine=.768” [...]... Understanding the Basics of Organic Gardening N In this part ot sure what organic gardening is all about? Jump right into this part for an overview of what organic means Chapter 1 introduces the foundations of organic gardening, along with basic techniques you’ll use whether you’re growing edibles, flowers, or lawn and landscape plants Chapter 2 describes the benefits of gardening organically, as well... Basic Techniques in Organic Gardening In This Chapter ▶ Understanding the philosophy behind organic gardening ▶ Nurturing the soil ▶ Diversifying your garden ▶ Managing pests ▶ Practicing conservation E veryone agrees that organic gardening means avoiding synthetic fertilizers and pesticides But the philosophy and practice of organic gardening go far beyond that simple concept Growing organic food, flowers,... people, organic gardening is a way of life This chapter deals with the fundamentals of organic growing, including the philosophy behind organic gardening and the specific techniques that lead to success Defining Organic Gardening The ways that people use — and misuse — soil, water, and air affect the lives and habitats of plants, insects, birds, fish, and animals, as well as humans Organic gardening. .. over to an organic lifestyle I’ve listed best organic practices and ten ways to have an eco-friendly home and landscape Go spread the word! 3 4 Organic Gardening For Dummies, 2nd Edition Color photo section The color photo section near the center of this book shows you some organic gardening techniques you can apply right away Flip to the photo section for colorful inspiration, examples of organic controls,... Publisher, Dummies Technology/General User Composition Services Gerry Fahey, Vice President of Production Services Debbie Stailey, Director of Composition Services Contents at a Glance Introduction 1 Part I: Understanding the Basics of Organic Gardening 5 Chapter 1: Basic Techniques in Organic Gardening 7 Chapter 2: Why Garden Organically? 17 Chapter 3: Planning Your Organic. .. Managing Pests 3 Part IV: Growing Organically in Your Yard and Garden 3 Part V: The Part of Tens 3 Color photo section 4 Icons Used in This Book 4 Where to Go from Here 4 Part I: Understanding the Basics of Organic Gardening 5 Chapter 1: Basic Techniques in Organic Gardening 7 Defining Organic Gardening 7 Building Soil ... contamination 23 Preventing erosion 24 Conserving water 24 xiv Organic Gardening For Dummies, 2nd Edition What Constitutes Organic ? The U.S Government Gets Involved 25 The Organic Foods Production Act 25 New trends in the organic movement 26 Chapter 3: Planning Your Organic Landscape 29 Factors Affecting Your Design Decisions 29 Life... Seventh Generation 340 Index 340 xxi xxii Organic Gardening For Dummies, 2nd Edition Introduction T his book is for people who want to grow food and maintain their landscape without using synthetic chemical pesticides and fertilizers Organic gardening is more than just safe food, however, and it’s bigger than nontoxic lawns Organic gardening is also about making conscious decisions and... Photos: © The National Gardening Association Cartoons: Rich Tennant (www.the5thwave.com) Publishing and Editorial for Consumer Dummies Diane Graves Steele, Vice President and Publisher, Consumer Dummies Kristin Ferguson-Wagstaffe, Product Development Director, Consumer Dummies Ensley Eikenburg, Associate Publisher, Travel Kelly Regan, Editorial Director, Travel Publishing for Technology Dummies Andy Cummings,... the part’s general topic Part I: Understanding the Basics of Organic Gardening If you think you may want to become an organic gardener but aren’t sure what that entails, start with Chapter 1 I’ve provided enough scary statistics there to start you running down the path toward Chapters 2 and 3, which explain the basic concepts of organic gardening, from soil health to planning low-maintenance landscapes . alt="" Organic Gardening FOR DUMmIES ‰ 2ND EDITION