Good Garden - How to Nurture Pollinators, Soil, Native Wildlife, Healthy Food All

What makes a garden good? For Chris McLaughlin, it's about growing healthy, scrumptious fruits and veggies, but it's also about giving back. How can your little patch of Earth become a sanctuary for threatened wildlife, sequester carbon, and nurture native plants?

In this joyful guide, McLaughlin gives you all the tricks and tips you need to grow the sustainable garden of your dreams. Gardeners will learn the fundamentals, including how to choose the right plant varieties for their microclimate, and proven methods to fight pests without chemicals. You'll also discover the nuances of developing a green thumb, from picking species to attract specific types of pollinators to composting techniques based on time available. A good garden offers endless possibilities and The Good Garden offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.

Summary

A fun, detailed guide to making your patch of Earth healthy, happy, and sustainable.

Product details

• Authors: Chris Mclaughlin, McLaughlin Chris
• Publisher: Island Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.02.2023
• EAN: 9781642832150
• ISBN: 978-1-64283-215-0
• No. of pages: 312
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature: general, reference works; Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection, GARDENING / Vegetables, Conservation of the environment, Gardening: growing fruit & vegetables, Gardening: plants and cultivation guides