Frost, Jesse
The Living Soil Handbook: The No-Till Grower's Guide to Ecological Market Gardening
- ISBN 13:
- 9781645020264
- author:
- Frost, Jesse
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Chelsea Green Publishing Co
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 17.8 x 1.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Technology & Engineering, Agriculture,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
The Living Soil Handbook: A Practical Guide to No-Till Market Gardening For healthier, more productive soil, it's essential to understand how to meet its needs. This comprehensive guide shares the author's experience and experimentation with no-till practices, along with insights from successful market gardeners. The book is centered around three basic principles: minimizing soil disturbance, maintaining soil cover, and maximizing plant growth. The author explores the importance of photosynthesis to living soil, providing in-depth information on topics such as turning over beds, compost and mulch use, path management, and cover cropping. The book emphasizes practical information on tools and practices for growers who want to build their livelihood around maximizing soil health. By following the author's guidance, readers can apply no-till practices to their own garden environment to achieve healthier, more productive soil.
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