- Author : J. I. Rodale
- Author : Editor J. I. Rodale
- Binding : Hardcover
- Dewey Decimal Number : 635
- EAN : 9780762409853
- ISBN : 0762409851
- Is Eligible For Trade In? : Yes
- Label : Running Press Miniature Editions
- List Price : $4.95 (USD)
- Manufacturer : Running Press Miniature Editions
- Number Of Items : 1
- Number Of Pages : 128
- Package Dimensions : 0.65 inches (Height) x 3.28 inches (Length) x 0.20 pounds (Weight) x 2.77 inches (Width)
- Publication Date : 2001-02-01
- Publisher : Running Press Miniature Editions
- Studio : Running Press Miniature Editions
- UPC : 048693409854
This hefty reference manual is absolutely packed with specific information on everything from bee-keeping to window gardening. More like a standard textbook than most gardening books of today, Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening has been around since 1959, and in its 1,000-plus pages manages to address everything from the nitrogen content of common items (feathers, eggshells, etc.) to choosing the most appropriate foundation planting for a formal entrance. The only illustrations are plain black and white, and fancy color photography is nonexistent. This lack is balanced by the healthy dose of charts and analytical lists shown throughout. Don't be scared by the seemingly technical presentation--this is a clearly written book that's easy to follow even for the novice gardener. The answer to any possible gardening question is sure to be found here for both backyard green thumbs and those interested in heavy, possibly profitable, production of organic vegetables and herbs. Arranged alphabetically, you'll find multipage explanations of organic fertilizers next to a one-paragraph description of fenugreek. Most plants have multiple listings, as the authors tried to include many slang names of common flowers and grasses--no Latin necessary with this plant guide. Not meant to be a glossy coffee-table book, this encyclopedia is exactly what a reference book should be--serious, friendly, helpful, and thorough. --Jill Lightner
- Amazon.com Review
This classic reference, first published in 1959, is a wealth of useful information on gardening the natural way. Now all this wisdom has been distilled into a convenient Running Press Miniature Edition™ to help anyone master the art of organic gardening quickly and easily!
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Customer Reviews:
Customers rated Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening 4.0 stars out of 5.0 based on 4 reviews:tiniest book I've ever purchased!!
by Sashamellow (Gainesville, FL) - 2005-04-08
When this book arrived after ordering it from Amazon (and being fooled by other reviews), my husband and I couldn't stop laughing--this is not an encyclopedia but a pocket sized dictionary (literally 2inches squared), with entries such as "ants"--the descriptions of anything are way too short to be of any merit, and if you really need to look up the definition of "ant" you are going to need a lot more help in your garden than this book can supply!! The only reason it gets two stars instead of one is the shock-value I had when I received it--and a good laugh is always worth something. In place you might consider Nancy Bubel's "Seed Starting Handbook"--lots of useful, easy-to-follow, and fairly detailed information on gardening.NOT NEW...BUT TRIED AND TRUE!
by Sandra D. Peters (Prince Edward Island, Canada) - 2001-06-13
This book has been around for many years and is one of the most valuable resources on organic gardening. True, it does not have beautiful glossy coloured pictures to capture one's attention, and you likely will not find it sitting around on someone's coffee table ready to stimulate conversation. However, what the book does offer is a wealth of information covering organic garden techniques, vegetable growing, organic fertilizers, fruit orchards, fruit and nut culture, herb gardening(my favourite section) and exotic tropical fruits (certainly not conducive to all climates, such as mine, if you are an outdoor gardener.) This is not a book the average person will sit down and read, cover to cover, in an evening - the length is over one thousand pages! However, if you are into organic gardening this is a must-have book. I particularly like the way the book is organized; considering the size of this monsterous volume, everything was easy to find. You are definitely getting a terrific value for your dollar, considering this is probably the only book you will ever need in respect to organic gardening.old reliable
by - 2000-05-20
I have been a poor man's gardener for 40 years or so. Over the years I have accumulated dozens of books or booklets on gardening, yet I always end up looking up any subject in the Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening. It's the most useful book I have.Organic Gardening 101
by Olga Johnson - 2000-04-03
Well it is a textbook. It is authoritative and boring to read unless you are into the subject. It has no pictures. It is a classic. Put it on the book shelf and pull it out to look stuff up on organic gardening. You know it will have the answer. Well most of the time - keep in mind if you are trying to find out about Neem oil for roses look in something more recent.
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