Growing under Glass: without using chemicals (HDRA Organic Gardening)

Growing under Glass: without using chemicals (HDRA Organic Gardening)

by SueStickland (Author)

Synopsis

* Basic advice on choosing, siting, and planning a greenhouse
* Full information on managing a greenhouse, including watering, ventilation, hygiene and insulation
*Details on preparing greenhouse borders, making organic potting composts, growing from seed, and taking cuttings
*Comprehensive plant-by-plant guide explaining how to grow a wide variety of vegetables, fruit and flowers
*Valuable guidance on the identification and control of pests and diseases, including biological best control
*Colour photographs and diagrams throughout

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 64
Publisher: Search Press
Published: 12 Oct 2002

ISBN 10: 1903975433
ISBN 13: 9781903975435

Media Reviews

May 09

If you have (or are thinking of buying) an unheated greenhouse then don't miss [this book]. It takes you through every stage from siting it in the best possible spot to pest-busting once your plants have begun to grow. Even experienced greenhouse users are bound to pick up a few tips.

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Author Bio
Sue Stickland lives in Shrewbury. She is a freelance gardener and writer and lectures on organic gardening. Formlerly she was the head gardener at the National Centre for Organic Gardening, and was one of the presenters of the highly successful Channel 4 television series All Muck and Magic? Aside from her gardening activities, Sue finds time to work as a conservation volunteer in Shropshire where she enjoys hill walking.