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Book
Review
Richard Wright
16 Jan 2002
 The
new year always brings resolutions about trying
something new, so I set aside my reservations
about organic methods being a bit cranky and
donned my green wellies to try a spot of organic
gardening. The book I turned to for this week聮s
review is "Green Gardening" 聳
practical advice from ten of the National Trust聮s
head gardeners. The authors themselves are the
first to acknowledge that "ten years ago
admitting to gardening organically would have
been like confessing at a butchers聮 convention
that you are partial to a nut roast." But
today there is increasing interest in environmentally
friendly gardening practices. Many of these
have been pioneered by the National Trust, and
the book describes ten different Trust properties
with useful hints for any gardener concerned
about the environment.
These
include The National Trust聮s one truly
organic garden at Snowhill Manor in Gloucester,
with its pond habitat and wildlife plants, and
Rowallane in County Down is featured as a good
example of attracting wildlife. Soil management
and composting are emphasised throughout as
the secret of all successful gardening. Suggestions
are made by the various contributors on ways
of creating and maintaining varied habitats,
with mixed planting and natural techniques to
control pests and diseases, and advice on growing
organic vegetables.
This
is a practical book, well set out and clearly
illustrated with line drawings and photographs.
It is easy to find your way through, and the
enthusiasm of the various contributors rubs
off on anyone who reads the book. Priced at
拢12.99 it is a modest price for anyone
wishing to introduce some greener methods into
their gardening.
Book
Green Gardening
Author Sue Spielberg
Publisher National Trust
Price 拢12.99
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