Weed: the ultimate gardener’s guide to organic weed control

Described by Sophie Thomson as "The book we have all been waiting for... you will feel inspired to claim victory over the weeds in your garden!"

Weed is the only book you will need to help you understand the weeds, how they multiply and how they compete, how to read them as a reflection of soil condition, and how to use this understanding to exploit their weaknesses and has suggestions on how to deal with them easily and effectively without the use of chemicals.

Managing weeds effectively and without chemicals is all about developing effective long-term strategies. Tim is a leading organic gardening specialist who will explain how to tackle problems systematically, species by species. He outlines the differences between good weeds and bad weeds, gives tips on weed identification, and provides remedies and methods of control. With it's comprehensive information and exquisite line drawings, this book is an outstanding addition to any gardener's library.

Weed: The Ultimate Gardener’s Guide to Organic Weed Control is now the essential illustrated reference for every gardener in Australia.

ISBN / Catalogue Number: 9 780733 327742

Bug: the ultimate gardener’s guide to organic pest control

Described by Peter Cundall as ′an outstanding gardening tool′

Bug is the only book you will need to help you to control pesky garden pests without blitzing them with nasty chemicals.

Bug contains everything you need to know about gardening naturally without poisons and artificial chemicals. You will learn the difference between good bugs and bad bugs, and find out how to make simple homemade remedies that are safe, non-toxic and don’t cost the earth. With a quick reference guide to organic principles and methods, leading organic specialist Tim Marshall outlines a fantastic Bug Action Plan to help you promptly identify and deal with all the pesky creatures that can cause havoc in your garden.

Bug: The Ultimate Gardener’s Guide to Organic Pest Control is now the essential illustrated reference for every gardener in Australia.

ISBN / Catalogue Number: 9 780733 325014

Composting - the ultimate guide to recycling your garden

Composting is easy, rewarding and profitable: your garden will benefit and so will the environment.

This book tells you what you need to know about recycling in your own backyard. In explaining how composting works, Tim Marshall covers many other subjects: how to build a foolproof heap and maintain it well; how to source a wide range of suitable materials apart from kitchen and green waste; and how compost will improve your soil. Other features include sections on biodynamic composting methods, compost methods for different climates and how to maintain a thriving worm colony. There are also many suggestions about ways of using the rich, crumbly organic matter your compost will produce.

Composting: The Ultimate Organic Guide to Recycling Your Garden is a comprehensive, easy to use, practical guide to soil improvement. It also recognises that time spent close to the soil expands the gardener’s understanding of biodiversity and the need to make room for nature’s complex processes, even in our cities and backyards – an awareness we must develop to maintain our land and water resources sustainably.

For 25 years, Tim Marshall has been at the forefront of the Australian organic industry, as an innovative grower, inspector, trainer and writer. Tim, who is based in South Australia, is a regular contributor to Gardening Australia Magazine.

ISBN / Catalogue Number: 9 780733 324161

This book can be purchased on-line from the ABC website