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Preface

Howard Garrett , John Ferguson and Mike Amaranthus

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Organic Management for the Professional

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Chapters in this book

Frontmatter i
Contents v
Preface vii
Chapter 1: Introduction to Organics 1
Chapter 2: Soil Building 11
Chapter 3: Planting 41
Chapter 4: Fertilizing 56
Chapter 5: Pest and Disease Control 65
Chapter 6: Compost 108
Chapter 7: Mulch 140
Chapter 8: Landscaping 194
Chapter 9: Commercial Growing Operations and Recreational Properties 207
Chapter 10: Organic Strategies and Global Climate Change 221
Appendix 1: Organic Treatment Formulas 235
Appendix 2: Sources for Organic Supplies 248
Appendix 3: Soil-Testing Resources 257
Appendix 4: Conversion Tables 259
Information Resources 270
Index 283

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Chapters in this book

Frontmatter i
Contents v
Preface vii
Chapter 1: Introduction to Organics 1
Chapter 2: Soil Building 11
Chapter 3: Planting 41
Chapter 4: Fertilizing 56
Chapter 5: Pest and Disease Control 65
Chapter 6: Compost 108
Chapter 7: Mulch 140
Chapter 8: Landscaping 194
Chapter 9: Commercial Growing Operations and Recreational Properties 207
Chapter 10: Organic Strategies and Global Climate Change 221
Appendix 1: Organic Treatment Formulas 235
Appendix 2: Sources for Organic Supplies 248
Appendix 3: Soil-Testing Resources 257
Appendix 4: Conversion Tables 259
Information Resources 270
Index 283

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