Organic Gardening: The natural no-dig way
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The UK's leading no-dig gardening expert, Charles Dowding, shares his organic approach to growing healthy, vibrant crops . 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. Packed with easy-to-follow advice, Organic Gardening reveals the art of the no-dig approach and the techniques required to grow organic crops while enhancing soil structure. By employing the simplicity of the no-dig technique and using a system of permanent, slightly raised beds, Charles Dowding shows how to grow a delicious variety of fruit and vegetables sustainably and organically: what to choose; when to sow, plant and harvest; and how best to avoid pests and diseases. From sowing seeds and making compost to harvesting summer salads and winter vegetables, this accessible guide is an essential resource for beginners and experienced gardeners. Review: The Best! - This is a great discovery in gardening! I have watched his videos and cannot get enough. I can't wait to make a no dig garden in a sunny spot in my yard I believed was ungardenable. Just full of great info! Review: True knowledge - This book is good. Organic gardening was already pictured in the Bible. How come western civilization got off track?
| Best Sellers Rank | #810,264 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #550 in Gardening Encyclopedias #566 in Organic & Sustainable Gardening & Horticulture #653 in Vegetable Gardening |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 559 Reviews |
D**R
The Best!
This is a great discovery in gardening! I have watched his videos and cannot get enough. I can't wait to make a no dig garden in a sunny spot in my yard I believed was ungardenable. Just full of great info!
B**R
True knowledge
This book is good. Organic gardening was already pictured in the Bible. How come western civilization got off track?
T**S
My favorite gardener
I follow him on his youtube channel and his gardens are truly amazing. Organic gardening is the only way to go if you want healthy soil. His no dig methods have worked for me and I highly recommend his books. Always full of good advice.
B**E
Great intro to no till gardening
I ordered this for my husband as a father's day gift & he's very happy with it. It's an introduction to no-till organic gardening & according to hubby, it's clear, detailed and very comprehensive.
D**S
SIMPLY THE BEST WAY TO GARDEN
This book is an excellent guide for starting a no-dig garden or converting an existing garden. This method is simple to implement, creates easy-to-maintain gardens, and allows even the busiest person to enjoy a fruitful garden! I’ve been a devotee of no-dig methosd for years, but struggled with the slug and snail habitat my different mulches created, and the resulting crop damage. Dowding’s compost mulching was the missing link for me.
R**R
Four Stars
Was fairly informative.
M**S
Packed with useful information and advice
Charles know his trade well after working as a market gardener for many years, and it show in his knowledge and depth of all facets of growing vegetables and other crops. The book focuses on much more than no-dig, and has plenty of general information on all types of veggies, herbs, brambles, and tree fruits, but mostly veggies.
Y**Z
Full with lots of information
I'm very impressed how thorough this book is regarding organic gardening. Lots of helpful tips, graphs and chock full of knowledge.
A**T
No dig
An excellent book laying out the concept of "no dig" gardens. The author has vast experience of this as you can see from his writings. Great book.
Y**N
Amazing book
Charles Downing is the best at what he does and if you are looking for a single source for all your questions about gardening (since there are millions out there) then his books and videos are going to be your gardening bible.
K**E
Meine neue Gartenbibel
Dieses Buch ist unglaublich gut. Der Anfang, in dem die Methode ohne Umgraben erklärt wird, ist zum Glück nicht allzu umfangreich, denn so viel gibt es dazu nicht zu wissen. Unfassbar gut ist der hintere Teil, in dem es um die einzelnen Gemüsesorten geht. Der Autor hat ein unglaubliches Praxiswissen und erklärt, wann man welche Sorte am besten aussät und welche Sorten gut danach ins Beet passen, um im Verlauf eines Jahres die maximale Ernte aus seinen Beeten einzufahren. Natürlich beziehen sich seine Angaben auf seinen Garten in Somerset (England) in einer sehr milden Klimazone, aber einiges lässt sich auch auf rauere Gegenden übertragen, vor allem, wenn man sich ein bisschen mit Frostschutzvliesen und Folientunnen behelfen kann. Insgesamt ist das Wissen von Charles Dowding auch über die einzelnen empfehlenswerten Sorten innerhalb einer Gemüseart sehr umfassend. Ich habe unglaublich viel über Gemüse und seinen Anbau gelernt. Wer allerdings einen genauen Beetplan mit Anbauanleitung sucht, ist hier aber falsch. Er gibt viele Empfehlungen und achtet auch nicht so sehr auf die Fruchtfolge oder angeblich geeignete Mischkulturpartner, was sich aus seiner Erfahrung mit diesen Anbaumodellen ergibt. Sein Fazit, durch regelmäßiges Füttern des Bodens mit Kompost ist es eher möglich, in einer kürzeren Folge beispielsweise Kohlsorten anzubauen. Ich kann das Buch für Hobbygärtner nur empfehlen. Ich hoffe, dass es irgendwann ins Deutsche übersetzt wird!
A**A
Good read, if it a tually works remains to be seen
I wasnt sure which of his books to purchase, but based on the reviews went with this one. Only started reading it, and find its an easy read, with plenty on information. Still haven't put anything to practice.
K**N
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