The popularity of organic gardening continues to rise as people seek to control the quality and freshness of the food they eat. And organic gardening isn’t just about creating delicious healthy food for the table: it’s also about supporting delicate ecosystems and working without the use of chemicals.

This comprehensive handbook of organic gardening techniques is full of practical information on sowing and growing fruit, vegetables, herbs and other plants. From selecting the right tools to propagation, crop rotation, growing on supports, training greenhouse crops, watering, weed control, all of the essentials are here.

Protecting crops from pests and diseases is dealt with comprehensively, along with extensive advice on storing and preserving your produce after the harvest. Packed full of information, with useful tips throughout, Organic Gardening Techniques is a thorough reference guide for every organic gardener.