Charles Dowding Bücher

»Die meisten von uns fühlen sich wohler, wenn sie alles so machen können, wie man es seit jeher gemacht hat, ganz gleich, worum es sich handelt, und ohne immer genau zu wissen warum. Ich bin ein Mensch, der gerne Fragen stellt, und die meisten Empfehlungen in diesem Buch gründen darauf, was nach meiner eigenen Erfahrung Saison für Saison in meinen Gärten gut funktioniert hat. 30 Jahre lang habe ich nun gewerbsmäßig Gemüse angebaut, auf unterschiedlichen Böden und an unterschiedlichen Orten. In dieser Zeit habe ich viele Anbaumethoden ausprobiert und meine eigenen einfachen Methoden entwickelt, um reiche Ernten zu erzielen. Ich wünsche mir, dass die Ratschläge auf diesen Seiten Ihnen, den Leserinnen und Lesern, dabei helfen, im Garten Ihre Kreativität zu entfalten – und sich die Freiheit zu nehmen, mit dem Garten so umzugehen, wie es Ihnen entspricht und am besten gefällt.«

A course book of 18 lessons by Charles Dowding, teaching both theory and practice of no dig gardening.

Charles Dowding, the master of no-dig gardening, developed his highly successful methods of vegetable growing through 30 years experience of growing and selling vegetables and extensive experiments. Through his courses at Lower Farm in Somerset and his three previous books, he has won a keen following. Beginners and experienced veg growers alike find that his methods work and that he opens their minds to new possibilities. Now he has distilled the essence of his courses and ideas into one book. In it you will find out how to grow vegetables the Charles Dowding way. Charles Dowding's Vegetable Course is both a straightforward guide to success and an inspiring source of ideas for achieving a more productive vegetable garden for less effort. Lower Farm, run by Charles and Susie Dowding, has been part of Sawday's Special Places to Stay collection for 12 years.Click the link on the left to visit Sawday's to find out about accommodation at Lower Farm and our other characterful, independently-run places to stay across the UK and Europe. All have been inspected and selected because we like them - what makes each 'special' varies hugely, but common to all are owners whose personality, friendliness and local knowledge ensure a memorable stay.

The book uses the seasonal checklists, advice and hard-won experience of the UK' s best-known no-dig gardener to plan a year' s veg growing.

Focusing on the transformative No Dig system, this guide emphasizes the importance of homemade compost for enriching the soil and enhancing plant growth. Charles Dowding shares practical advice on what to compost, dispels common myths, and offers effective techniques suitable for various gardening settings. By creating your own compost, you not only recycle waste but also contribute to carbon storage and greenhouse gas reduction. The beautifully illustrated book serves as a comprehensive resource for achieving optimal composting results through diverse methods.

Grow a variety of salad greens all year round in your garden, on your balcony or on a windowsill.

A look behind the apparent complexities of gardening advice, to find easier and more productive ways of gardening; growing vegetables in particular. Understanding that can save time, money and unnecessary effort.

How to garden easily and effectively, based on the author's 40 years of growing vegetables. Advice on setting up your garden and planning what to grow, ways to sow and to save seeds, planting, spacing, watering, and harvesting. Plus details of succession planting, winter gardening, and how to use covers for early cropping and pest protection.