Book On Gardening, Lasagna Gardening By Pat Lanza To Buy
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I LOVE gardening. It is one of my favorite things to do. So with that being said, I liked this book. I just didn't think it was revolutionary. I think that whether you are a newbie at gardening or have been doing it for decades, the idea this book drives home is that you absolutely MUST replenish the soil if you want a decent crop. And this needs to be done every year. Find the system that works for you, but do find a system.
- non-fiction
49 reviews 1 follower
Okay, first you must know that I'm not a gardener. I heard about lasagna gardening, aka permaculture, aka sheet composting when I was looking into ways to save money. My husband always tilled a garden then he was the one to tend it because I don't like being eaten by bugs or itching from prickly plants. I decided I was going to give this a try. Now I have no idea what to do with all the veggies!!! I planted 3 squash plants and have pulled over 300 squash from them. I have never canned, but did parboil and freeze most of them. I love this book. I've used this technique for flower gardens, herb gardens, and berries. Patricia Lanza put a lot of great info in this book and I really liked the alphabetical listing of plants, etc. with info on how to grow each one using the lasagna gardening technique. I've dragged this book from nursery to nursery and dog-eared the pages. If you hate weeds and love free mulch, buy this book!
Author 25 books 1,409 followers
I am forever grateful to Patricia Lanza for cutting my gardening time in half. By using her layering technique for all my container veggies, flowers, fruits and herbs... I spend less time worrying about my plants and more time enjoying them. Basically, her method is simple: first a layer of wet newspaper, a layer of peat moss, then organic potting soil, then compost, then peat moss, then soil, then compost and so on. Then you pull layers aside and place in your plants. Cover with compost and some mulch. And you're done! The plants get the nutrients they need so you don't have to mess with fertilizers. Plus the mix has excellent drainage yet keeps the soil moist. Lasagna Gardening for Small Spaces also has handy lists of easy-to-grow plants to grow in containers as well as endless amount of pointers. Be sure to check out her first book, "Lasagna Gardening : A New Layering System for Bountiful Gardens" if you'd like to grow a larger, more traditional garden.
219 reviews 1 follower
I have a lot of gardening books, particularly organic method ones. What I learned from this particular book, which made life easier in a lot of ways on the gardening front, was that you can compost directly where you plant, without keeping a separate compost bin and without the need of turning the pile (this is known as sheet composting in other gardening books). I built several raised beds during the '90's this way. I was delighted to learn that you don't have to wait for the materials to break down before you plant. I've moved on to the Mittleider method of gardening, where you fill a raised bed with 75% pine shavings (or other material) and 25% sand. But this Lasagna Gardening book was very important to me and worked very well for many years back when I first discovered it. The principles in it work. This is a no-till method and less labor intensive than some other methods of gardening.
- gardening
1,386 reviews 178 followers
Lots of good ideas, well presented, based on permaculture classics.
- creative-process earth-studies forever-reads
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Edited July 10, 2016 Lasagna gardening is the cutesy name for converting land to garden by heaping up layers of organic matter that will then rot down into a rich, soft, fertile soil, rather than digging down into the existing soil. This method can convert lawn into garden without the back-breaking labor of removing the sod, and can even convert hard-packed abused land into garden. I have been doing variations on this theme for some years, and it is absolutely correct. Ms Lanza's claims are not overblown. The idea of "easy," though, is relative. It is easier to lay down layers of newspaper and leaves and grass clippings than it is to dig. But it can be a challenge to obtain all those layers. It's going to take time and money to scrounge and beg and buy all the materials. Not everyone has a horse farm down the road to get barn litter from. And what about peat moss? That is the primary component of Ms Lanza's layers. I have believed the many voices in the gardening world who say we should not use peat moss because it is a non-renewable resource, and have gotten away from it. If we don't use peat moss, then what? Coco fiber is often touted as a replacement, but it is prohibitively expensive. I would like to see that issue addressed, perhaps in a future edition. The concept of how to do lasagna gardening can be mastered in one or two chapters. The rest of the book is filled out with information on specific plants. I enjoyed reading these guides, especially when Ms Lanza put in her personal experiences and anecdotes, but I did not feel they were really necessary. Growing peas in a lasagna bed is not all that different from growing peas in plain old dirt. This book is deservedly a classic because it got people to think in a new way about how to build a garden. It is not the last word on gardening, as people continue to tweak out what works best for them. This book, along with the whole organic gardening movement, is an inspiration, because it gives hope. I remember learning in school (a great many years ago) that our topsoil is a precious resource, and that it is being lost through erosion. The lesson back then was that once it was lost, it was lost, as it takes thousands of years to create topsoil. That may be true for unassisted nature, but humans can build topsoil back up by enriching it with organic matter. So maybe we aren't destined to starve after all.
- growing-things
290 reviews 3 followers
I found Patricia Lanza's "Lasagna Gardening" to be highly inspirational. This is a gardening method that anyone can try. It is basically sheet composting inside of a garden bed, but instead of waiting for the compost to be fully processed, you can plant inside a lasagna garden as soon as it is built. One of the keys to lasagna gardening is using the organic materials that you have on hand. I have a lot of oak leaves, grass clippings and garden waste on hand, so that is what I will be using to build my lasagna beds. Though the oak leaves can make the soil highly acidic, I'll temper that with a dusting of wood ash that I saved from my winter fires. There are only two things that I found as drawbacks to this book. The first is Lanza's dependence on using large quantities of Sphagnum moss. This is a product that takes hundreds of years to grow back, so it is practically unsustainable. I do not want to use Sphagnum in my gardens at all. I am going to find an alternative to the moss that is a renewable resource. I am considering using a combination of Spanish moss (which I have tons of in my yard) and coconut coir. I've used the coir in the past as part of a potting mix. It holds water similarly to the Sphagnum moss and it is highly renewable, so I think that's a good alternative. The second is her recommendation of hybrid plants. I don't have a moral argument against using hybrids, but you can't save seed from hybrid plants, so you can't build a series of garden plants that are adapted perfectly to your garden if you are using hybrids. It's a small complaint, but I would have appreciated more recommendations of heirloom varieties. Other than that, this book is very thorough. Whether you want to grow vegetables, herbs, flowers, or even start a container garden, Lanza has you covered in this book. She lays out the simple steps to building a lasagna garden bed, and then goes into how to care for different kinds of plants in the new bed(s). The method is so simple and low-cost, you will want to start a new bed right away. Regardless of which zone you live in, or what you want to grow, get Patricia Lanza's "Lasagna Gardening" book. It will educate and inspire you.
- gardening sustainabiliy
49 reviews 9 followers
I'd say that out of all of the urban gardening/ permaculture/ gardening books I have read this is probably the book that I feel is the absolute best for beginners. This book is a great pick if you are new to gardening. The author writes simply and covers all the basics, and her writing style is light and easy to comprehend. There is nothing overwhelming in this book for newbies! "Lasagna gardening" is not a new concept. It is sheet mulching/ composting, and does not have to be precise or exact. This style of gardening will create exceptional soil out of lousy dirt. By alternately layering compost/manure/mulch/ etc. on top of existing sod, weeds, or whatever else, anybody at all can produce high yields of fruits/vegetables/herbs and flowers. Sheet mulching prevents the need for weed killers, solarization, hardcore tilling or double digging. Not only is it a more effective way of growing anything at all, but it is much less work than traditional gardening. In addition to information on how to start your new "lasagna garden" beds, the book runs through a nice variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers that the author has planted herself over the years. She offers tips and advice on how, where, and when to plant. There is also a lot of bonus info on what to do with the plants that you produce in your beds. You won't find information on every plant EVER in here, and naturally, depending on the area that you live in you may need to do a bit more reading on what grows best in your climate/area. There is no single book that covers every single thing about starting a garden in every location and climate. If you are a new gardener or are unfamiliar with the concept of sheet mulching, and can only purchase one book to get you started- this is the book to go with!(less)
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This book had a lot of good information in it. I kind of got distracted by the number of times that the phrase "Lasagna garden" was used. I liked that the author did her best to make gardening something everyone can do. I also liked the fact that she listed different flowers, herbs, and vegetables for her different types of gardens.
I'm not sure if I will do lasagna gardening as I compost regularly and my only gardening area is on a slope, so almost every garden area is in a raised bed or terraced area. I'm not sure that I would be able to layer everything and not have it wash or blow away (30 mph winds are quite common).
I enjoyed reading this and it made me want to get out in my garden and plant, only that garden is under snow now.
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I am intrigued by the concept, especially the constant mulching, which is a new idea for me. I grew most of my vegetables in compost last year, which resulted in beautiful plants... and lots of weeds. The lasagna garden takes the compost idea one step further with weed suppression through close gardening and mulching. One of the other reviewers recommended this technique combined with Square Foot Gardening, and I agree. I think a primer on companion gardening and crop rotation would fill out a beginner's knowledge. I look forward to trying the lasagna garden with my beans, peas, melons and cucumber next Spring!
- instructional
488 reviews 12 followers
Overview: Do you have to own or borrow a tiller to have a nice garden? Can you garden in a small place, or do you need a more than a moderately sized yard? According to Mrs. Lanza, nope on the tiller, and just having any unused space will work for the first time gardener. Dislikes: This spot might be filled later. It has to be tested first. Likes: The idea sounds like it might work. I don't know about the weeds, but again this is something that has to be tried out first. Conclusion: This might work. I might have to get back to you later though.
- educational
3,568 reviews 72 followers
Lasagna Gardening: A New Layering System for Bountiful Gardens: No Digging, No Tilling, No Weeding, No Kidding! by Patricia Lanza (Rodale Press 1998) (635.0484) is the original writing on no-till gardening / composting in place. My rating: 7/10, finished 4/6/11. May/27/18 – Upped the rating to 4 stars and 7.5 because this works perfectly. HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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618 reviews 5 followers
Picture on of those featured "Six Cheese Lasagna's " at your local Italian restaurant. Copy that style into your garden. That is the simple formula in this book. In a sense, it is revolutionary, on the other hand, it is common sense. You may have been practicing some of these steps a;ready in your own garden. So why fill a 230 page book with this strategy? "It is the system stupid", you must cross into this mental paradigm that this is the way that you run your garden now. It takes a bit of understanding, focus, and discipline to reap the benefits pf Lanza's strategy here. Once you do, you will find success with it, as I personally have.
Besides the Lasagna strategy, there are loads of specific tips for growing other plants and vegetables.
What I have found in this book to be valuable is that in applying these methods, I have a moister garden and fewer insect pests to deal with.
This is definitely the way to go if you do not have a tiller and do not want to dig the sod up by hand.
You can just lay cardboard down as your first layer!
637 reviews 14 followers
The author writes about her idea for a layered garden to both benefit the dirt and yet have little to no effort on preparing the dirt for gardening. The method involves layering materials right over dirt, weeds or sod: a thick layer of newspaper, then a layer of peat moss, then a layer of barn litter (sawdust & probably animal droppings), then another layer of peat moss, then a layer of compost, then another layer of peat moss, then a layer of grass clippings, then another layer of peat moss, then a layer of chopped leaves, then another layer of peat moss, ending with a layer of wood ashes or bark mulch. I recently cleared a small area in my side yard that I was hoping to develop from a weed patch into a garden. My friend Barbara recommended this book to me. The author is certainly effusive in her delight and interest in gardening. I am intrigued by this method and think I'll give it a shot. I have already collected some of the layers; I just need to get a few more layers and then I can try it out and see how it works.
Author 1 book 1 follower
I sought out this book because it was one of many recommendations at the end of 'Gaia's Garden'. It is even easier to read than the former, focusing specifically on sheet composting. Since Patricia has gardened in many locales throughout the US she also provides insight into which plant varieties she likes for reasons, including taste, hardiness, growability in various climes. Her experience makes the reading insightful without being weighted by jargon. She's a normal woman who loves to garden, inherited that love from her grandmother and wanted to make the job easier - so she created sheet composting. If you love to garden I would definitely recommend reading this book and giving lasagna gardening a try.
- gardening
I really liked the author' s emphasis on doing less work and getting better results through organic layering. I do not take joy in digging and tilling, and the promise of reduced time and energy spent on watering and weeding are all appealing to me. I also appreciated the author's notes on various fruits, vegetables, perennials, and annuals. I am not sure how I will add multiple layers to an existing garden without digging, but I am eager to try it! At first I wished the book included color pictures, but then again, images are plentiful on the internet. I increasingly appreciated the numerous illustrations -as they seemed easier for me to focus on and understand than some of the beautiful garden pictures I have enjoyed in similar books.
Come for the good explanation of a simple method of preparing garden beds (4-stars). You basically build a compost pile over the ground want to plant in next year. Stay for the wisdom about vegetables, fruit, and especially flowers for a home gardener (5-stars). There are many practical combinations of flowers listed, for purposes such as low-maintenance perennials, continuous blooms over a season, or even all-white flowers. I was surprised when I came back to this book not as a reference to lasagna gardening, but for its section on flowers. And I usually prefer growing food!
Author 13 books 21 followers
What does a gardener appreciate? No weeding, No tilling. Rich soil. Great yields. Beautiful plants and flowers.
This book outlines a method that does much of this. No method is without work, but this one minimizes it.
Some things in the book show it was written some years back and need adjustment. The method does still work.
This book is easy reading. The parts about different types of plants and gardens can be skimmed as a gardener may not plant these kinds. It's a great read for anyone who loves to garden.
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Patricia Lanza will give you great advice to creating a healthy, productive garden space. I live in South Carolina where the soil is naturally hard red clay sprinkled with rocks. Following her instructions in Lasagna Gardening has helped me get the soil in my garden to produce something besides more rocks. Her methods will also help you cut back on watering. I highly recommend this book for novice gardeners, and gardeners who are tired of putting in tons of time for little in return.
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People often ask me for recommendations about how to start gardening and this book is the one I point them too. Her method is nearly foolproof and I have used to for well over a decade now with bountiful crops to show for it.
291 reviews
Very good guide to raised bed gardening.
1,645 reviews 32 followers
Organic gardening in layers with newspapers. I tried it under the spruce tree.
- garden
75 reviews
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Easy to follow instructions. Lots of good information.
It is encouraging to a beginner to an expert gardener.
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Interesting but organic compost seems the way forward
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An excellent format, and plethera of information.
444 reviews 5 followers
good info, could be condensed quite a bit.
691 reviews 8 followers
A different take on gardening the lazy way. Only works if you live where you have the basic ingredients.
- 2021 gardening
Author 2 books 6 followers
I grew up in North St. Louis. The homes and yards in my neighborhood were very small. I did not know anyone who had a garden nor did I have any idea how to grow one. A friend with a green thumb introduced me to Lasagna Gardening: A New Layering System for Bountiful Gardens
. Patricia Lanza thoroughly explains how to build layers in the garden with newspaper, mulch, leaves, etc., in ways that almost completely eliminates weeds (and weeding!). She also describes how to take care of herbs, vegetables, and plants. The only improvement I might suggest to an updated edition would be to replace the amateur-ish garden sketches with photographs. Photos would allow readers to see how the garden layering is done; this would be particularly valuable as we look to see how she arranged certain vegetables and their places in the garden.
I have tried to build a garden in the past. The suggestions in Lasagna Gardening actually allowed me to experience delicious success.
Thank you, Patricia Lanza!
307 reviews 11 followers
This was such a great book for a beginer such as myself, I loved the way the instructions were so easy and even though I'm not a gardener I understood everything. I like the way it makes gardening easy for someone who does not want to use commercial fertilizers or poison for weeds and such. We have had a very hard time growing things in the Georgia clay and this book helps by giving us ideas to utilize the space better and to make the quality of our soil more conducive to plants. I also love the sections on the different plants and what they might need. I also got a few pointers on how to make my composs pile "cook" faster. The only downside was that she was repeating herself, but she's not a writer and I found that a bit charming, like talking to your grandma kind of thing, you learn a lot but you have to listen to her tell you the same story a couple of times the same day.
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