Books at Bookhabit.com http://www.bookhabit.com 2008-10-06 19:04:16 Holistic Gardening - The Five Principles of Success is based on age-old wisdoms found in feng shui and lunar and companion planting - techniques that over the centuries have proven to increase the quality and yield of all the food plants that we grow. This book also incorporates inspirational ideas like using no-dig grow beds and organic practices adopted by permaculture and biodynamic growers the whole world over. It also contains fabulous tips for promoting biodiversity and maintaining healthy ecosystems to foster and support predator and friendly insect habitats and environs in your garden. The five basic principles together form a system that will enhance your living space and bring birds and other wildlife to your garden for you to enjoy and appreciate. The text is illustrated with dozens of beautiful colour photographs and informative diagrams throughout help explain the best ways to a achieve balance and living harmony with our environment. Holistic gardening means having a real connection with the plants that we grow. Every day we have the opportunity for healthier lifestyle choices by growing our own organic fruit, vegetables and herbs; chemically-free in edible food-gardens we have created at home. By why should we bother? Because it's a simple fact that home-grown produce is nutritionally superior and tastes better than anything you can get from the supermarket. It is healthier, better for our pockets and for the environment too! Organics is a growing phenomenon. Terms like holistic and eco-friendly are now part of our everyday life. More than ever before, we have the choice to seek out more natural ways of living - ways that reflect a greater awareness and this understanding that the role nutritious fresh food can play in our health and wellbeing. http://www.bookhabit.com/book_details.php?book_id=214