The ecological farm : a minimalist no-till, no-spray, selective-weeding, grow-your-own-fertilizer system for organic agriculture

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"The breakthrough resource for fruit and vegetable growers at every scale who want to go "beyond organic" and build higher soil quality and fertility using fewer inputs through a unique ecosystem-balancing approach. The ecological farm is the go-to guide for ecological growing, with a unique focus on reduced tillage, minimizing farm and garden inputs, and pest control. Reflecting the wisdom that farmer, consultant, and educator Helen Atthowe and...

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Agricultural ecology

Horticulture

Organic farming

Organic gardening

Permaculture

Plants Diseases and pests Control

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ISBN:

9781645021810
1645021815

Edition:

First printing

Description:

xiv, 368 pages : colour illustrations, colour charts ; 26 cm

Notes:

"An essential guide to resilient, low-input methods for market gardeners and orchardists"--Cover
Includes index
Includes bibliographical references (pages 339-350) and index

Contents:

Principles for managing ecological relationships
The soil revolution
Soil system management principles for farmers and gardeners
Minimizing tillage and growing your own fertilizer
Strengthening the "immune system" of your farm or garden
Working with pest and beneficial insects
Working with beneficial and disease-causing microorganisms
Working with plant competition
Vegetable crop growing and troubleshooting guide
Vegetable crop insect pests and interventions
Vegetable crop diseases and interventions
Fruit tree growing and troubleshooting guide
Fruit tree insect pests and interventions
Fruit tree diseases and interventions

Control Number:

3254245

Other Authors:

Muller, Paul (Organic farmer), writer of foreword

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