Resources

compost tea, brewed as described here, from healthy, well made compost, can be like a shot in the stem of pure life and vigor to a plant, unlike any other organic or chemical fertilizer

Supplies everything you want to know about worm composting but didn't know where to ask.

The best little book on composting

Godd for anyone who is just starting out in the field of holistic farming-in fact, it's even good for people who believe in the conventional system of chemical farming but has questions about holistic farming.

Gives a good context of composting within a larger biodynamic view

A collection of papers which were written by a visionary soil scientist.

Logan, in these elegant essays, looks at soil formation and development. His topics range from quarries and the foundations of cathedrals to graveyards and earthworms, from husbandry in ancient Rome to composting in Floridato the development of many medications.

This book is by far the best all around worm guide on the market. It contains the most comprehensive information available to start raising worms for home use or profit.

A basic to understanding natural agriculture and how it works.

It covers different types of soils and what to so with them, additives and green manures, cultivation; it's very readable. It's a bit dated-looking but the information is sound.

The Nature and Property of Soils is an engaging book for readers. It has an ecological approach that explains the fundamentals of soil science effectively. Chapter topics include Soil Erosion and Its Control, Soil Acidity, Soils and Chemical Pollution, and Organisms and the Ecology of the Soil. For individuals interested in soil and the environment.

This is one of the great classics of the organic farming movement.

Successful gardeners know that beautiful, fruitful gardens depend on healthy soil. This complete guide to understanding and improving the soil shows how to begin the process with easy-to-find organic materials.

Preparing soil well to produce the best, most nutritious food is what this soulful book is all about. The Soul of Soil, now in its third edition, has become a classic for lovers of natural foods.