Book
Practical organic gardening / Mark Highland.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781591866879 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 239 pages : colour illustrations ; 27 cm
- Publisher: Minneapolis, MN : Cool Springs Press, 2017.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. "The no-nonsense guide to growing naturally"--Cover. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Benefits of organic gardening: it's not just about food -- It all begins with soil: organic gardening from the bottom up -- Respecting the soil versus 'working' the soil -- Organic fertilizers and amendments -- Water-smart organic gardening -- Care, cultivation, and conditions -- Fighting pests and diseases naturally -- Propagating plants organically -- Planning your organic garden -- Organic container gardens -- You can have a lawn ... organically -- Reduce, reuse, repurpose, recycle: the organic lifestyle. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Organic gardening. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | 635.987 Hig | 31681010082519 | NONFIC | Available | - |
Mark Highland, "The Organic Mechanic," owns and operates The Organic Mechanic Soil Company. With academic training in environmental horticulture, composting, and potting soil. Highland is a sought-after speaker at garden centers, trade shows, and similar venues to promote, educate, and inspire others to the many rewards of organic gardening. He has taught classes at Longwood Gardens, The Tyler Arboretum, Mt. Cuba Center, The Scott Arboretum, Callaway Gardens, and speaks regularly at public events like The Philadelphia Flower Show, as well as to numerous garden clubs. Highland has served as a consultant for the EPA and Institute for Local Self-Reliance, and recently received the Young Professional Award from the Perennial Plant Association.
Mark Highland, "The Organic Mechanic," owns and operates The Organic Mechanic Soil Company. With academic training in environmental horticulture, composting, and potting soil. Highland is a sought-after speaker at garden centers, trade shows, and similar venues to promote, educate, and inspire others to the many rewards of organic gardening. He has taught classes at Longwood Gardens, The Tyler Arboretum, Mt. Cuba Center, The Scott Arboretum, Callaway Gardens, and speaks regularly at public events like The Philadelphia Flower Show, as well as to numerous garden clubs. Highland has served as a consultant for the EPA and Institute for Local Self-Reliance, and recently received the Young Professional Award from the Perennial Plant Association.
