Building Soils Naturally: Innovative Methods for Organic Gardeners - Brossura

Nauta, Phil

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1601730330 ISBN 13: 9781601730336

Casa editrice: Acres USA, 2013

Riassunto

How to Create an Organic Garden That's Exploding with Life, Diversity and Exceptionally Nutrient-Dense Food Whether you're an experienced gardener or just getting started, you are likely to encounter some perplexing (and common) setbacks – certain fruit and vegetable plants that don't produce the amazing taste and big yields that you'd hoped for, ornamental plants that fail to thrive as abundantly as they should, and plant predators that chew your plants to the ground. All of these issues point to plants that aren't at their optimum health. What could be wrong? Plants may be lacking in proper nutrition, missing beneficial microorganism companions, or short of the energy they need to reach their full nutrient-dense potential. The advice most often given by those in the know is “start with the soil,” but what specific steps should you take to really improve soil to optimum health? Building Soils Naturally shows how to create productive, living soil using a simple, practical, hands-on plan that includes: · Using compost and microbial inoculants to balance the soil food web, because these organisms nourish and protect plants · Controlling plant predators and weeds forever, without chemicals, by focusing on the root cause of the infestation problem · Soil testing and full-spectrum organic fertilizing, because balancing soil nutrients is crucial for healthy plants Building Soils Naturally outlines proven, sustainable methods for growing healthy food and plants that contribute to a healthy planet and a healthy you. Grow vigorous, more pest-resistant vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants by using complete and balanced nutrients – far beyond the simplistic, imbalanced concept of NPK. Healthy soil doesn't happen just by composting, fertilizing or companion planting. It happens by using a holistic approach – outlined in this book and crafted right in your garden.

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L'autore:

Phil Nauta grew up working for his parents in their garden center and 9-hole, par-3 golf course. He taught organic horticulture at Gaia College and has been a director for the Society for Organic Urban Land Care (SOUL). A SOUL-certified organic land care professional, Nauta holds certificates in organic landscape management, sustainable building and design, and permaculture design. He operated successful organic landscaping and organic fertilizer businesses prior to launching the www.SmilingGardener.com website where he shares his innovative methods with organic gardeners and growers worldwide.

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In an organic garden, plants in optimum health thrive abundantly, have harvests with amazing taste, and have the ability to fight off plant predators. When they don't, there's often something lacking in their proper nutrition, they are missing beneficial microorganism companions, or they are lacking the energy needed to reach their full nutrient-dense potential. The solution is to "start with the soil." But healthy soil doesn't form simply by composting, fertilizing, or companion planting alone. The solution is in Phil Nauta's 'Building Soils Naturally', where he outlines a practical and holistic approach to gardening by showing how to build soil from nutrients and microbial inoculants. His application creates gardens that are rich in life and produce nutrient-dense food with wonderful flavor.

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• Editore: Acres USA
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1601730330
• ISBN 13: 9781601730336
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 303