Building Soils Naturally: Innovative Methods For Organic Gardeners

Most produce from the grocery store doesn't have the nutrition that it used to have, so more and more people are becoming interested in growing their own food nutrient-dense fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds. Building Soils Naturally shows gardeners how to grow more nutritious food and have more healthy, pest-resistant flowers and ornamental plants. Whether experienced or just getting started, gardeners are likely to encounter some perplexing (and common) setbacks certain fruit and vegetable plants that don't produce as expected, ornamental plants that fail to thrive, and plant predators that chew plants to the ground. All of these issues point to plants that aren't at optimum health. So, what could be wrong? Plants may be lacking in proper nutrition, missing beneficial microorganism companions, or short of energy to reach their full nutrient-dense potential. The advice most often given is start with the soil, but what specific steps should gardeners do? Building Soils Naturally shows how to create productive, living soil using a simple, practical, hands-on plan that includes:Using compost and microbial inoculants to balance the soil food webControlling plant predators and weeds forever, without chemicalsSoil testing and full-spectrum organic fertilizingHealthy soil doesn't happen just by composting, fertilizing or using companion planting. It happens by using a holistic approach outlined in this book and crafted right in the garden.