Maria Rodale, the third generation of the family that originated the organic gardening movement in the United States, has written a comprehensive and easy-to-us

Rodale's Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening has been the go-to resource for gardeners for more than 50 years, and the best tool novices can buy to start

The complete guide to natural & chemical-free gardening.

Rodale was founded on the belief that organic gardening is the key to better health both for us and for the planet, and never has this message been more urgent.

Explains what composting is and how it works, provides instructions for making and using compost, and offers ecologically sound solutions to waste disposal prob