Explains how to create and maintain fertile soil, including advice on choosing fertilizers, improving new sites, fine-tuning for specific plants, and using comp

This book,a fascinating companion to The Secret Life of Plants by the same authors, tells the story of the innovative, nontraditional, often surprising things t

The authors describe many strange and wonderful experiences of farmers with the secdut life of soils. They explain the impact of etherial forces on soil fertili

Includes information on composting's history; tips on equipment; tips for difficult climes; composting indoors; making humus in small spaces; and using compost

"An earlier edition of this book was published by Harper & Row"--T.p. verso.