Non-Chemical Advice

Chemical-free gardening has become a hot topic lately. “Rodale’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of Gardening and Landscape Techniques” by Barbara Ellis (Rodale Press: $26.95) offers a comprehensive guide to chemical-free gardening.

The information is concise and the instructions are easy to follow. The liberal use of simple diagrams makes this book a good bet for the busy gardener.

The book is divided into seven parts: The Basics, Flowers, The Food Garden, Lawns and Ground covers, Trees and Shrubs, Houseplants and Container Gardens, and Tools.

Although the book is designed for a national audience, much of its information fits our unique growing region.