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Lots to learn here about the soil food web with helpful information on how to enrich one's soil. Specific recommendations for improving soil with consideration for the type of plants one is cultivating make it a practical read. Soil science is a burgoning field and this book should be updated in a few years to reflect new scientific discoveries regarding the efficacy and applications of compost tea. That being said, the book is still very germane and important to read.
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Because of its format, this book is wonderful for a guestroom night stand or bathroom. Short tidbits of interesting information for both new and seasoned gardeners and the basically curious. Great for anytime you have just a minute to read or don't want to commit to anything involved. It would make a good stocking stuffer. An example of tables: Therapeudic qualities of essential oils; Common Lawn Weeds; White House National Christmas Trees dating back to 1924 (species, size and state of origin). Other information herein: How to Candy a Violet; List of plants found in Sissinghurst's White Garden; public gardens of interest per region; definition of El Nino.
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Teaming with Microbes: A Gardener's Guide to the Soil Food Web by Jeff Lowenfels and Wayne Lewis and Elaine Ingham
Colleen Miko, November 2, 2009
Lots to learn here about the soil food web with helpful information on how to enrich one's soil. Specific recommendations for improving soil with consideration for the type of plants one is cultivating make it a practical read. Soil science is a burgoning field and this book should be updated in a few years to reflect new scientific discoveries regarding the efficacy and applications of compost tea. That being said, the book is still very germane and important to read.(2 of 4 readers found this comment helpful)
Hortus Miscellaneous: A Gardener's Hodgepodge of Information and Instruction by Lorene Edwa Forkner
Colleen Miko, November 2, 2009
Because of its format, this book is wonderful for a guestroom night stand or bathroom. Short tidbits of interesting information for both new and seasoned gardeners and the basically curious. Great for anytime you have just a minute to read or don't want to commit to anything involved. It would make a good stocking stuffer. An example of tables: Therapeudic qualities of essential oils; Common Lawn Weeds; White House National Christmas Trees dating back to 1924 (species, size and state of origin). Other information herein: How to Candy a Violet; List of plants found in Sissinghurst's White Garden; public gardens of interest per region; definition of El Nino.Fun.