Introduction

Most of the natural order within a garden is interdependent. Thoughtful gardening practices not only serve the interests of wildlife but invariably bring benefits of variety and a broadening of enjoyment. Crops grown with careful attention to soil management, including organic manuring, are consistently found to do well; and in very many instances thrifty plants are better able to withstand the threat of pest or disease attack. There is a wide range of measures alternative to chemical treatment for pest, disease and weed control available to the gardener. Environmentally-friendly techniques offer suitable solutions and have enormous potential in the garden.

Organic gardening (RHS Conservation & Environment Guideline Leaflet)

Water supplies (RHS Conservation & Environment Guideline Leaflet)

Further reading

This is just one topic covered by the Society's monthly journal for members, The Garden , and recent articles of interest are listed below.

Hendy, J. 1997, July. As nature intended. The Garden (RHS) 122(7): 476-479. Organic vegetable gardening .

Pickering, J. 2000, February. Waste not, want not. The Garden (RHS) 125 (2): 106-109.

Sherman, B. 1995, June. Organic gardening for beginners. The Garden (RHS) 120(6): 336-339.

Links

Organic & sustainable gardening

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