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Teaming with Nutrients

The Organic Gardener’s Guide to Optimizing Plant Nutrition
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Teaming with Nutrients by Jeff Lowenfels delves into the microscopic architecture of plants and the biochemical processes essential for plant nutrition. Written from an organic gardener's perspective, the book explains the roles of macronutrients and micronutrients and offers straightforward, organic techniques to nourish plants effectively. Lowenfels integrates lessons in biology, chemistry, and botany, helping gardeners understand how nutrients enter plants and their function inside.
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Ideal for organic gardeners and horticulture enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of plant nutrition and organic feeding techniques. Also valuable to readers interested in the science behind soil fertility and sustainable gardening methods.

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Teaming with Nutrients will make you a better informed, more successful, more environmentally responsible gardener and will give you a new appreciation for the plants you grow.

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Teaming with Nutrients gets deep into the weeds, so to speak, of the microscopic architecture of plants and the biochemical processes at play. Washington Post

Most gardeners realize that plants need to be fed, but many of us know little about the nature of the science involved. In Teaming with Nutrients, Jeff Lowenfels explains the basics of plant nutrition from an organic gardener's perspective.

In his trademark down-to-earth style, Lowenfels explains the role of both macronutrients and micronutrients and shows gardeners how to provide these essentials through organic, easy-to-follow techniques. Along the way, Lowenfels provides easy-to-grasp lessons in the biology, chemistry, and botany needed to understand how nutrients get into the plant and what they do once they're inside.

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The Washington Post praises it for exploring the complex science behind how plants use fertilisers. Pacific Horticulture finds it useful and practical, especially on soil testing and fertilising. The Desert Sun highlights its insight into soil structure and microbial actions for organic growth. The Monterey County Herald notes the accessible conversational style making science approachable to gardeners. Muskogee Phoenix promises it will change the way readers garden.

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ISBN: 9781604693140

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 May 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Timber Press

Illustration: 27 color photos, 37 illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 158.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 680g

Pages: 250

About the Author

Jeff Lowenfels is the author several of award-winning books on plants and soil, and he is the longest running garden columnist in North America. Lowenfels is a national lecturer as well as a fellow, hall of fame member, and former president of the Garden Writers of America.

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