Dowding, Charles
No Dig Organic Home & Garden: Grow, Cook, Use, and Store Your Harvest
- ISBN 13:
- 9781856233019
- author:
- Dowding, Charles
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Permanent Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 234
- Dimensions:
- 8.7 x 0.6 x 10.8 inches
- Genre:
- Crafts, Hobbies & Home, Gardening & Landscape Design, By Technique,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
No dig organic gardening is a time-saving approach that requires an annual dressing of compost to improve soil structure and fertility. This manual, written by experts Charles Dowding and Stephanie Hafferty, shows how to set up a no dig garden and make the most of it.
From making compost and enriching soil to harvesting and preparing food year-round, the authors provide a comprehensive guide to growing, preparing, and storing your own produce. You'll also learn how to make natural cosmetics, cleaning products, and garden preparations, and how to use common plants to create handmade preparations for your home and garden.
Whether you have a small space or a large garden, the no dig approach can be adapted to suit your needs. With this book, you'll gain the skills and knowledge to increase your self-reliance, save money, and live more sustainably. With recipes and ideas to get you started, you can enjoy the pleasure of growing your own food year-round.