The meaning of "organic" is changing fast, becoming more and more an umbrella term for all things environmental—from ethical consumerism, waste recycling, and self-sufficiency to new trends in wildlife-friendly, sustainable, and forest gardening. This resource reveals why these popular new areas of green living are relevant to the ordinary gardener and demonstrates simple, achievable ways of using these ideas to transform a garden. Topics covered include the essentials of organic practice, gardening for wildlife and ornament, gardening for food, exploring alternatives for outdoor living, gardening beyond the garden—conservation volunteering and community gardening, and climate change and today’s gardener.

The meaning of "organic" is changing fast, becoming more and more an umbrella term for all things environmental—from ethical consumerism, waste recycling, and self-sufficiency to new trends in wildlife-friendly, sustainable, and forest gardening. This resource reveals why these popular new areas of green living are relevant to the ordinary gardener and demonstrates simple, achievable ways of using these ideas to transform a garden. Topics covered include the essentials of organic practice, gardening for wildlife and ornament, gardening for food, exploring alternatives for outdoor living, gardening beyond the garden—conservation volunteering and community gardening, and climate change and today’s gardener.