Table of Contents Organic Gardening • Collector Series Growing flowers and vegetables together helps all 34 plants and adds color to your plot.
6 Best Seeds for a
Bigger, Better Garden
It’s time to start planning your garden and ordering seeds! Check out these 15 great ideas for organic gardens.
12 The Next Step
for Seed Savers
Now that you’ve saved your heirloom seeds, it is time to start a seed library to share with other seed savers.
17 Garden Transplanting:
Expert Advice
Follow these four simple steps to help your seedlings make a smooth transition from pot to garden.
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20 Maintain Healthy Garden
Soil with Crop Rotations
Increase soil fertility and cut down on plant diseases by rotating crops on a three-year cycle.
23 Aquaponics in a Pond
Take advantage of the nutrients in your fish pond by floating a vegetable garden on top.
28 Your Garden’s
Soil pH Matters
Infuse your gardening with a little chemistry so you can fine-tune your soil for healthy crops and high yields.
31 Winning Against Weeds
Keep weeds in their place with these seven organic techniques.
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34 Wise Pairings
Plant a profusion of pollen- and nectar-rich flowers among your edible plants to help control pests, boost pollination, and provide eye-pleasing pops of color.
39 Expert Advice for
Greenhouse Growing
Build a greenhouse in your backyard, and you’ll be amazed at its many uses.
44 Prune for
Small-Space Fruit Trees
This revolutionary pruning method will enable you to grow any type and variety of fruit in small spaces. Never settle for an apple you don’t adore or a peach you can’t reach.
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