Texas Organic Gardening by Garrett, J. Howard -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Acknowledgments Preface Differences in Chemical and Organic Approach CHAPTER 1 What is Organic Gardening?

Environmentally Safe Chemicals vs. Organics Harmony with the Environment Biodiversity Ready to Start? The Basics of Organic Gardening

CHAPTER 2 Organics Work Great in Texas

Consider the Soil Consider the Climate Choose Native Plants Best Texas Plants for Organic Programs

Trees Shrubs Vines Groundcovers Annuals Perennials Herbs Wildflowers Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts, and Berries Grasses Cover Crops

CHAPTER 3 The Living Soil

Balanced Soil—The Basis of Organics Mineral Nutrients Soil Microorganisms Soil Macroorganisms Soil Structure and Energy Organic Matter Aeration How Plants Grow

CHAPTER 4 Getting the Soil Ready

Creating the Forest Floor Compost—Mother Nature’s Fertilizer Mulch—Mother Nature’s Blanket Organic Fertilizers—Mother Nature’s Food Step-By-Step Bed Preparation Drainage Solutions

CHAPTER 5 Gardening the Organic Way

How to Plant and Care for Trees How to Grow Shrubs, Vines, and Groundcovers How to Grow Annuals, Perennials, and Bulbs How to Grow Herbs How to Grow Wildflowers How to Grow a Vegetable Garden How to Grow Fruits, Nuts, and Berries How to Plant and Maintain Lawns How to Grow Container Plants How to Transplant Existing Plants How to Plant by the Moon

CHAPTER 6 How to Control Pests the Natural Way

Working with Nature Troublesome Insects Beneficial Insects How to Use Beneficial Insects Organic Pest Remedies Disease Control Weed Control Controlling Animal Pests

CHAPTER 7 Organic Solutions

Differences in Organic Fertilizers Organic Pesticides Homemade Remedies

Appendix

Soil Test Procedures Common Measurements and Equivalents

Glossary Resources Monthly Gardening Calendar