Ebook: Organic Gardening

Some mythical beliefs run deep into the collective unconscious and once ingrained as?certain facts" in the public domain, they are difficult to question, even when they contain contradictions or are demonstrably untrue. There are many such beliefs in gardening, some with discernible origins in history, some which have established for no obvious reason. This book is asking questions, because mythical beliefs hide methods of easier working, for better results.;Front cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Acknowledgements; Author's Note; Introduction; Chapter 1: A web of myths and misconceptions; Chapter 2: Sowing and planting; Chapter 3: Watering; Chapter 4: Vegetable garden planning and design; Chapter 5: Annual vegetables; Chapter 6: Trees, shrubs and perennial vegetables; Chapter 7: Manuring and fertilizing; Chapter 8: Making and using compost; Chapter 9: Soil structure and care; Chapter 10: Pests, diseases and weeds; Index.