the Organic garden A practical guide to natural gardens, from planning and planting to harvesting and maintenance An essential reference guide to natural gardening, showing how to apply organic principles to all aspects of garden planning, design, and maintenance Covers all the basic garden techniques, including soil care, weeding, watering, and feeding, as well as growing under glass, pruning, and propagation Packed with practical advice and clear, step-by-step sequences to show you how to achieve the best results in ornamental, wildlife, and kitchen gardens Contains user-friendly directories of all the main vegetables, fruit and herbs, with an invaluable, easy-to-use calendar of all the vital garden tasks Lavishly illustrated with over 800 color photographs.