Learn how to make compost gold from the master of healthy soil.Charles Dowding puts feeding the soil at the heart of his No Dig method of growing. He explains how to use your kitchen and garden waste to make homemade compost so that your plants can truly flourish.Discover what you can compost, how to get the perfect balance, and different ways to compost whatever your space with this beautiful, infallible guide.

Work in partnership with nature to nurture your soil for healthy plants and bumper crops - without back-breaking effort!Have you ever wondered how to transform a weedy plot into a thriving vegetable garden? Well now you can!By following the simple steps set out in No Dig, in just a few short hours you can revolutionize your vegetable patch with plants already in the ground from day one!Charles Dowding is on a mission to teach that there is no need to...

The UK's leading no-dig gardening expert, Charles Dowding, shares his organic approach to growing healthy, vibrant crops.The no-dig approach to gardening – based on the key principle of leaving the ground as undisturbed as possible – has gained popularity in recent years as a more efficient, economical and sustainable way to grow healthy plants.Packed with easy-to-follow advice, Organic Gardening reveals the art of the no-dig approach and the techn...

No dig organic gardening saves time and work. It requires an annual dressing of compost to help accelerate the improvement in soil structure and leads to higher fertility and less weeds. No dig experts, Charles Dowding and Stephanie Hafferty, explain how to set up a no dig garden. They describe how to:• Make compost and enrich soil• Learn skills you need to sow and grow annual and perennial veg• Harvest and prepare food year round• Make natural cosmetics, cleaning products and garden prepa...

Widen your winter horizons and enjoy an abundance of vegetables at the darkest time of year in this lovely book.Many people believe that not much grows in winter, but a well-organised plot can still be productive with careful planning. In fact, many salads can be grown in winter, especially with a little protection from fleece, cloches or larger structures. Written by organic gardening expert Charles Dowding, this guide explains how you can come through winter with...

Getting the most from a veg patch is what all gardeners want. With a little forethought and planning, an approach that places different crops together, and in closer proximity than you might imagine, means you can grow more plants in the same area while creating healthy and beneficial plant communities.No Dig guru Charles Dowding uses 40 years of growing experience to recommend which crops to grow successfully together, how to time it right, and how to harvest in p...

'An essential book for every kitchen and garden.' NIGEL SLATER'The number one book for anyone who loves salads.' ANNA PAVORD'Charles is a passionate and accomplished gardener'. RAYMOND BLANCAn updated edition of the definitive guide to salad leaves, with everything from sowing and growing leaves to delicious salad recipes.Salad leaves can flourish in a range of settings – whether on a windowsi...

Charles Dowding, the UK’s leading no-dig guru shows how to grow a year's worth of healthy, organic crops while preserving the soil's integrity. Using seasonal checklists and expert no-dig advice, this month-by-month journal helps you plan bumper harvests the no-dig way. From tomatoes to basil, carrots to coriander, follow simple steps to find success with growing more than 35 vegetables and herbs. Start a no-dig ve...

Conventional wisdom is difficult to question, even when it is misguided and contains many contradictions.Should you water in the evening? Do containers need pottery shards for drainage? Can cucumbers and tomatoes be grown together? Gardening has its share of such 'myths' – some with discernible origins in history, others that have become established for no obvious reason – and they often obscure simpler and easier methods of working.Asking why gardeners are...

The UK's leading no-dig gardening expert, Charles Dowding, draws on his years of experience to show how easy it is to start a new vegetable garden.Any plot - whether a building site, overgrown with weeds or unwanted lawn - can be turned into a beautiful and productive vegetable area. Charles's no-nonsense and straightforward advice is the perfect starting point for the beginner or experienced gardener.The book takes you step-by-step through everything - fro...

Join the No Dig revolution to boost your soil's vitality and grow more veg with less effort.Transform a weedy plot into a thriving vegetable garden by following simple steps achieved in a few hours and with plants in the ground from day one. The crucial factor is understanding that not only is there no need to dig over the soil, but by minimising intervention you are actively boosting soil productivity. This is the essence of the No Dig system that Charles...

Charles Dowding puts feeding the soil at the heart of his No Dig method of growing. He explains how to use your kitchen and garden waste to make homemade compost so that your plants can truly flourish.Discover what you can compost, how to get the perfect balance, and different ways to compost whatever your space with this beautiful, infallible guide.