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A Spoonful Of Soil Helps The World Go Round: Basic soil science, testing, amendments, composting, cover crops and watering techniques
You may be surprised to discover that there are more living things in one teaspoon of soil than there are people on the planet. In just one spoonful of healthy soil, there is a huge variety of nutrients, minerals, micro-organisms - an immense natural resource. Many life forms make soil their home, and in turn most other animals depend upon them for food.
There is no aspect of agriculture that is more important and fundamental than soil, yet we are losing vast quantities of it every day to development of land, destruction of forests, erosion and pollution. Without soil, we would not survive - plants couldn't grow, trees couldn't grow tall and earthworms and insects would have no home. Soil also helps biodiversity - it provides habitats for organisms such as fungi, microbes and insects, as well as for the roots of plants.
Not only is looking after our soil important for all living things and in the fight against climate change, knowing how best to meet your soil's needs is a key task for every keen gardener, ensuring you get the most out of your garden.
Discovering the science behind soil and what's really happening in the earth can help you change the way you think about soil and also help you to create the garden you have always been dreaming of, making growing your veggies much more enjoyable than before.
Drawing upon years of experience in the garden, Nydia will teach you all you need to know about soil to create abundancy in your garden
In 'A spoonful of soil helps the world go round', you'll So if you want to be the proud owner of lots of home-grown fruit & vegetables and do your bit to help the planet at the same time, then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button now!
And much more!
You may think that learning about soil is too sciency and technical for you but the information in this book is broken down into easy-to-understand language so that you can learn the science without all the jargon, in a fun and interesting way.
And you'll learn how to be an expert with soil in no time!
There is no aspect of agriculture that is more important and fundamental than soil, yet we are losing vast quantities of it every day to development of land, destruction of forests, erosion and pollution. Without soil, we would not survive - plants couldn't grow, trees couldn't grow tall and earthworms and insects would have no home. Soil also helps biodiversity - it provides habitats for organisms such as fungi, microbes and insects, as well as for the roots of plants.
Not only is looking after our soil important for all living things and in the fight against climate change, knowing how best to meet your soil's needs is a key task for every keen gardener, ensuring you get the most out of your garden.
Discovering the science behind soil and what's really happening in the earth can help you change the way you think about soil and also help you to create the garden you have always been dreaming of, making growing your veggies much more enjoyable than before.
Drawing upon years of experience in the garden, Nydia will teach you all you need to know about soil to create abundancy in your garden
In 'A spoonful of soil helps the world go round', you'll So if you want to be the proud owner of lots of home-grown fruit & vegetables and do your bit to help the planet at the same time, then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button now!
And much more!
You may think that learning about soil is too sciency and technical for you but the information in this book is broken down into easy-to-understand language so that you can learn the science without all the jargon, in a fun and interesting way.
And you'll learn how to be an expert with soil in no time!
148 pages, Paperback
Published October 25, 2022
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January 21, 2023
This book got deep into it!
I am always looking for my next hobby so this book caught my interest because I am thinking about getting into gardening, I was fascinated with all the things you can do to improve soil health, If you are looking to get into gardening this is the book for you
I am always looking for my next hobby so this book caught my interest because I am thinking about getting into gardening, I was fascinated with all the things you can do to improve soil health, If you are looking to get into gardening this is the book for you
September 9, 2023
This was an all inclusive deep dive into soil and soil management. The author does a fantastic job explaining the concept of soil management without being too technical for the average home gardener. Highly recommend!
The author covers the following topics: introduction to soil and photosynthesis; nutrients in soil; organic matter and getting to know your soil with testing; mistakes we all make and how to avoid them; water; carbon, nitrogen and cover crops; composting; mulching; permaculture; preparing the ground for planting, different soil needs and maintenance; and modern agriculture and tilling.
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The author covers the following topics: introduction to soil and photosynthesis; nutrients in soil; organic matter and getting to know your soil with testing; mistakes we all make and how to avoid them; water; carbon, nitrogen and cover crops; composting; mulching; permaculture; preparing the ground for planting, different soil needs and maintenance; and modern agriculture and tilling.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 14, 2024
Clearly written by a plant & soil expert (in both senses)
This book is packed full of great information, tips, insights and recommendations for the novice gardener, the author is extremely knowledgeable about all things soils, plants and nutrient cycles, there are clear guidelines about how to go about setting up your garden and soil to ensure you grow the healthiest plants and vegetables. Despite the density of information the writing style ensures the subject matter is easily understood, the tables of information and diagrams are very clear and helpful too. I can’t wait to put this new found knowledge to use in my garden and potted plants.
This book is packed full of great information, tips, insights and recommendations for the novice gardener, the author is extremely knowledgeable about all things soils, plants and nutrient cycles, there are clear guidelines about how to go about setting up your garden and soil to ensure you grow the healthiest plants and vegetables. Despite the density of information the writing style ensures the subject matter is easily understood, the tables of information and diagrams are very clear and helpful too. I can’t wait to put this new found knowledge to use in my garden and potted plants.
January 28, 2024
I love this book. It gave me a greater appreciation for soil, plants, mulching, composting, and so much more. This book connects anyone who wants to understand soil and plant health with whatever kind of gardening a person might be doing along with the bigger picture of how to improve our global farming and gardening practices. I can't wait to get into my garden and make some changes!
February 24, 2024
Soil facts for veg growing!
A Spoonful of Soil Helps the World Go Round, by Nydia Needham is a book packed with well researched information that will not only verse you in the vital complexities of soil, but also give you the metaphorical tools to become a successful vegetable Gardner.
A Spoonful of Soil Helps the World Go Round, by Nydia Needham is a book packed with well researched information that will not only verse you in the vital complexities of soil, but also give you the metaphorical tools to become a successful vegetable Gardner.
April 19, 2024
Very enjoyable and Informative
I was pleasantly surprised how interesting this book is. I learned a lot about my soil and what is needed to help my garden and lawn to grow and be healthy.
I was pleasantly surprised how interesting this book is. I learned a lot about my soil and what is needed to help my garden and lawn to grow and be healthy.
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