A newly revised edition of the perennial Rodale classic, this is the most complete, practical, and up-to-the-min­ute source of organic gardening information available

Rodale's Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening has been the go-to resource for gardeners for more than 50 years--and the best tool novices can buy to start applying organic methods to their fruit and vegetable crops, herbs, trees and shrubs, perennials, annuals, and lawns. This thoroughly revised and updated version highlights new organic pest controls, new fertilizer products, improved gardening techniques, the latest organic soil practices, and new trends in garden design.

In this indispensable work readers will find:

• comprehensive coverage for the entire garden and landscape along with related entries such as Commu­nity Gardening, Edible Landscaping, Horticultural Therapy, Stonescaping, and more
• the most in-depth information from the trusted Rodale Organic Gardening brand
• a completely new section on earth-friendly techniques for gardening in a changing climate, covering wise water management, creating backyard habitats, man­aging invasive plants and insects, reducing energy use and recycling, and understanding biotechnology
• entries all written by American gardeners for American gardeners, with answers for all the chal­lenges presented by various conditions, from the humid Deep South and the mild maritime coasts to the cold far North and the dry Southwest