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Published on Saturday, Jul 19, 2008
It's convenient to view the merits of organic gardening vs. synthetic chemicals in black-and-white terms. But the issue isn't that simple, Jeff Gillman says in The Truth About Organic Gardening.
Gillman, an assistant professor in the University of Minnesota's horticultural science department, argues that neither set of methods is all bad or all good. Instead, he makes a case for examining the benefits and drawbacks of each gardening practice or product individually and making an informed decision.
Gillman's book examines the research into various types of soil enrichments and fertilizers as well as weed, insect, disease and pest controls. Each examination ends with a summary of the benefits, drawbacks and bottom line, making it easier for readers to decide what's best for their own circumstances. Gillman generally favors organic methods, but not universally.
The Truth About Organic Gardening is published by Timber Press and sells for $12.95 in softcover.
— Mary Beth Breckenridge
It's convenient to view the merits of organic gardening vs. synthetic chemicals in black-and-white terms. But the issue isn't that simple, Jeff Gillman says in The Truth About Organic Gardening.
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