Completely revised and updated, this new edition of David Murray's authoritative and comprehensive guide to successful organic gardening includes information on soil preparation, natural composting, water conservation, mulching, weed management, strategies for pest avoidance and saving and storing seeds. The book also covers the concepts of companion planting, plant propagation, herbs and famous early herbalists, growing vegetables, fruit and nut trees and vines, and eating home garden produce.
David Murray's approach to gardening challenges the traditional concepts of gardening, such as planting vegetables in separate beds from flowers, and adopts the more ecologically sustainable approach to companion planting. He discusses plant breeding objectives as well as issues surrounding genetic manipulation.
