The Basic Book of Organic Gardening

by Robert Rodale

This is the first mass market book compiled by the editors of Organic Gardening packed with information about organic materials and foods -- and where to get them. Facts, notes, suggestions, ideas -- everything you need to know to move toward a better way of living.

377 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Published January 1, 1971

Reviews

[Kristine]

I gave this a three because my own copy is outdated. I first bought this book in 1974 or 75 and my copy was then in it's 7th printing. Much has changed from then but even more has stayed the same. I have used this book for a reference for many years, but never read it through--cover-to-cover until now. This year I have just had more of a renewed interest to improve my gardening skills, which have slacked off in the last 6 or 7 years.
This is an excellent book. The Rodale Institute is all about being kind to the earth, organic practices, and against pesticides. Much of what I reread is applicable forever, since it has to do with growing a home garden and vegetables.
It was good to refresh my mind on many things I already knew, but had forgotten.

Good Read. If there is an up to date version, it would be good to follow it's advice if you are a home gardener.

[ccortex]

found this book cleaning out my neighbor's attic, there's a section in the book called "Leave it to the birds!" which encourages feeding laxatives to the birds in your neighborhood to boost the fertility of your soil.