内容简介
The meaning of "organic" is changing fast, becoming more and more an umbrella term for all things environmental—from ethical consumerism, waste recycling, and self-sufficiency to new trends in wildlife-friendly, sustainable, and forest gardening. This resourcereveals why these popular new areas of green living are relevant to the ordinary gardener and demonstrates simple, achievable waysof usingthese ideas to transform a garden. Topics covered include the essentials of organic practice, gardening for wildlife and ornament, gardening for food, exploring alternatives for outdoor living, gardening beyond the garden—conservation volunteering and community gardening, and climate change and today’s gardener.
媒体推荐
'Beautifully illustrated, The Organic Garden is packed with ideas and tips on making good compost, feeding the soil and how to be greener in the garden.' - Country Living'An accessible manual of organic practice, this book is also a great started point for anyone interested in ethical living.' - Cheshire Life'A must for anyone who is starting out in the garden or for the more experienced gardener who wants to harness greener principles.' - Birmingham Post'An absorbing read.' - Publishing News'The Organic Garden will teach you absolutely everything you need to know to turn greener than a plump caterpillar!' - Hartlepool Mail.'It is a beautifully presented book with glorious colour photographs throughout.' - Belfast Telegraph
作者简介
Allan Shepherdis the author ofThe Little Book of Compost, The Little Book of Garden Heroes, The Little Book of Slugs, and The Organic Garden.
| 出版社 | HarperCollins UK |
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| 作者 | Allan Shepherd |