175 pages, indexed, illustrated. The last few pages are lightly bumped, else a clean, unmarked and solid copy. Title on front cover: 'Australia and New Zealand Organic Gardening ' "Is a comprehensive guide to organically growing ornamental plants, fruit trees, vegetables and cereal crops. All that is essential in organic gardening, including: the garden as an ecosystem; preparation and maintenance; alternatives to pesticides; cultivation; community gardens; and soil and its essential nutrients. Is the accepted major work on the subject of growing and cultivating plants in Australia and New Zealand using natural methods. Is an impressive guide to organically growing ornamental plants, fruit trees, vegetables and cereal crops. All that is essential in organic gardening is to be found in this book, including; the garden as an ecosystem; preparation and maintenance; alternatives to pesticides; cultivation; community gardens; soil and its essential nutrients; fertlisers; composting; out of season growing."(publisher)