The Elements of Organic Gardening

by HRH The Prince of Wales and Stephanie Donaldson

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has spent more than 26 years transforming the grounds of The Highgrove Estate into one of the finest gardens in the world. His strict adherence to organic principles has helped shape and define a garden that is both beautiful and environmentally sound.

The Prince's expertise in this area is at the heart of his book, in which he and Stephanie Donaldson show how to create an organic garden The Highgrove way. The Prince also applies the same organic principles in his other gardens at Birkhall in the Scottish Highlands and Clarence House in central London. Both are works in progress, with different conditions, challenges, and rewards.

This book describes practical organic practices, most of which can be adapted to any garden, large or small, such as as fostering healthy soil; composting; planting favored varieties of flowers, trees, fruits, vegetables; how to choose ornamental features; as well as how to keep pests, weeds, and diseases at bay. The Prince is quite hands on in the running of his garden at Highgrove. The Duchess of Cornwall is also closely involved with the planting and the garden's progress. Beautifully illustrated with photographs by Andrew Lawson, The Elements of Organic Gardening offers a wealth of wisdom to delight and inspire any gardener.

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