The healthy vegetable garden : a natural, chemical-free approach to soil, biodiversity and managing pests and diseases
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Author
Published
White River Junction, Vermont : Chelsea Green Publishing, [2021].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
215 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 25 cm
Status
Main Library - Adult
635 Mor
1 available
635 Mor
1 available
Southside - Adult
635 Mor
1 available
635 Mor
1 available
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Main Library - Adult | 635 Mor | Paperback | On Shelf |
Southside - Adult | 635 Mor | Paperback | On Shelf |
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Published
White River Junction, Vermont : Chelsea Green Publishing, [2021].
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Includes index
Description
"Whether you're an experienced gardener, homesteader, or market farmer, this A-Z, soil-to-table guide shows you how to reduce chemical inputs; naturally enrich your growing ecology; and create a hardy, nutrient-dense, and delicious crop. In The Healthy Vegetable Garden, expert organic gardener Sally Morgan explains how to use natural approaches to cope with the challenges of a changing climate through principles from regenerative gardening, agroecology, and permaculture -- all to help your green space thrive. The Healthy Vegetable Garden shows you how to: Combat disease and keep pests at bay with natural predators, companion planting, and trap and barrier crops Choose the right plants to attract pollinators and pest predators Build a healthy soil full of organic matter, earthworms, and mycorrhizal fungi Regenerate soil through no-dig practices, composting, cover crops, and mulching Boost biodiversity through the use of crop rotations and polyculture Rewild your garden by creating a range of habitats, making use of walls and fences, log piles, water features, and wild corners Understand plant defenses and use biocontrols Make natural barriers, traps, and lures A healthy, productive garden should work in harmony with nature to produce and protect delicious fruits and vegetables and build a rich soil that is full of life. With The Healthy Vegetable Garden, growers of all levels will start reducing incidents of pests and diseases while creating a verdant habitat-all without the need for fertilizers, pesticides, or weedkillers"--,Provided by publisher.
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