Organic Gardening

Volume 1 – The basics of no dig growing

AvCharles Dowding

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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Written by no dig expert, Charles Dowding, this beautiful guide shares the art of organic gardening.The no dig approach to gardening – based on the key principle of leaving the ground as undisturbed as possible – has gained popularity in recent years as a more efficient, economical and sustainable way to grow healthy plants.In the first volume of Organic Gardening, Charles Dowding reveals a range of techniques to grow organic crops, enhance soil structure and improve soil fertility. From sowing seeds and making compost to companion planting and tackling pests and disease, Charles shares expert advice on establishing healthy beds for growing an abundance of food. In addition to explaining the how and why of no dig gardening, he explores ways to grow more food using simple new energy methods such as electroculture and sowing by the moon.Filled with beautiful photos and inspiring experiments from Charles’s own land, this accessible guide is an essential resource for gardeners.

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Utgivningsdatum:2026-10-15
Mått:189 x 246 x 25 mm
Vikt:454 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:240
Upplaga:4
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9781399419611

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Charles Dowding is a prolific writer on vegetable growing and contributes regularly to many magazines, including Permaculture, Gardeners’ World, Gardens Illustrated and Grow It!, as well as numerous TV and radio shows. A veteran organic grower, Charles gives regular talks, advising gardeners on best practice and runs courses on organic, no dig gardening.

Innehållsförteckning

Preface Introduction 1 The art of no dig gardening 2 Create a no dig growing space 3 How to make compost 4 Deciding what to grow 5 What’s in season? 6 Sowing seeds, raising plants 7 Watering 8 Hand tools and covers 9 Pests 10 Diseases 11 The moon and more 12 Learning through trials Glossary Useful resources Further reading Acknowledgements About the author Index