Members Discount from Gardening Naturally
Gardening Naturally are dedicated to providing natural and alternative solutions for growing fruits and vegetables. They believe in using natural methods of pest control and reduction, such as the use of nematodes and protective cages with netting.
They offer members of Reading Food Growing Network a discount of 5%. See the Members Discounts page (login required) for further details of how to get your discount.
If you want a printed catalogue, please let us know by email to secretary@readingfoodgrowingnetwork.org.uk
Related resources
Bokashi Wikipedia page
A Wikipedia page on bokashi, a efficient alternative to composting. New in January 2019.
FarmStart programme to become a commercial organic grower
FarmStart programme offers a unique year-long training programme, working at an organic market garden learning how to become a commercial organic grower.
How to create a New Vegetable Garden
Charles Dowding draws on his years of experience, to show how easy it is to start a new vegetable garden. Any plot -- whether a building site, overgrown with weeds or unwanted lawn -- can be turned into a beautiful and productive vegetable area. Charles's no-nonsense and straightforward advice is the perfect starting point for the beginner or experienced gardener. The book takes you step-by-step through: * Planning and early stages * Clearing the ground * Mulch - what, why, how? * Minimizing digging * Sowing and planting across the seasons * Growing in polytunnels and greenhouses It is filled with labour-saving ideas and the techniques that Charles uses to garden so successfully, and is illustrated throughout with photos and tales from Charles's first year in his new vegetable garden.
Organic Gardening The Natural No-Dig Way
A very helpful book about growing fruit and vegetables organically and without digging.