Grow Organic

Grow Organic by Doug Oster and Jessica Walliser is the book for everyone who wants impressive flowers, veggies and a spectacular lawn, all with organic methods! The authors have almost 50 years of experience between them; Doug Oster is a newspaper columnist; both co-host "The Organic Gardeners" weekly radio program. They have put a wealth of information and advice together to help both beginners and more experienced gardeners.

Grow Organic includes nine chapters that give easy-to-understand information and advice about composting, companion planting, organic pest control, soil management, lawn care, and growing mouth-watering, healthy vegetables and fruit. For those new to the idea, Grow Organic begins with a chapter that briefly introduces the principles and follows with a chapter devoted to transitioning to organics. The format is easy to read – it includes labeled "Quick Tips" and, for the more advanced gardener, "Advanced Quick Tips." The book even labels insightful anecdotes from each author – "Doug Tells All" and "Jess Tells All" appear in each chapter.

The Appendix of Grow Organic is so practical, too. Sixteen pages of colorful pictures illustrate their suggestions. There are lists of sources that have websites, as well as a glossary of organic terms. The book also has an index so you can easily find the page(s) for topics and tips in the book.

Soft cover; 223 pages.

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