CONSCIOUS GARDENING covers all the
natural, physical aspects of organic gardening, like mulching, the
living soil, composting, natural fertilisers, lawns, organic sprays,
growing vegetables, fruit and berries according to climate,
paramagnetic energy, hens for eggs and tons more, all very detailed . .
. to the metaphysical aspects of gardening . . . like the spirit of the
land, nature spirits, garden energy, unseen connections and attuning
with Nature. It even addresses the gardener . . . on being conscious,
attitude, the love connection, cause and effect, wholeness, and more.
This is a very complete and very different holistic gardening book. It
is hugely informative, a fun read and perfect for the gardener who
wishes for a deeper insight into the spirit of the garden.
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This book is a remarkable guide for the aware
gardener to enter the place where the gardener’s relationship with
Nature transcends gardening. Best-selling author, Michael J. Roads, has
always been a step ahead in his approach to the garden, and this book
is no exception. Michael has gone back to his roots . . . revisiting
the organic garden. All his metaphysical journeying was born through
Nature, so it is only natural that he would at some point return to
gardening, except that this time he returns in a state of conscious
awareness.
Michael writes with a style that weaves the
physical and practical aspects of his garden wisdom into a tapestry
which includes the nonphysical, unseen aspects of the garden. He shows
us that by being far more aware and conscious in our moment by moment
of working in the garden, we can make a connection with Nature that
transcends our previous experience and knowledge.
Fans of his earlier organic gardening books
will enjoy this work as it touches on all the trusted information he
shared with us before. Yet old and new fans alike will be astonished by
the new depths for both the garden and gardener that can be reached
when gardening becomes a conscious practice.
HUMAN LOVE + NATURE = CONSCIOUS GARDENING
REVIEWS . . .
YOUR GARDEN, Spring, 2008 – Pacific Magazines
Spring’s Best Books . . .CONSCIOUS GARDENING by Michael J. Roads
Roads includes biodynamic gardening principles
in his step-by-step growing guides. He delves into compost, mulching,
soil, organic pest control and fertilisers. His many years of gardening
experience are clear and he’s a passionate observer of the relationship
formed when humans engage with the natural environment.
SUBTROPICAL GARDENING, Issue 13 – Queensland, Australia
CONSCIOUS GARDENING by Michael J. Roads
Too often gardening books present an impersonal
experience of gardening, cautious to say what authors really think.
This book is daring to explore the author’s inner most thoughts and
opinions about the land, soil, vegetables, fruit, life and conscious
gardening. Not everyone may agree with the thoughts explored in the
book but the journey is a good read with sound gardening tips and
advice.
CONSCIOUS GARDENING is included on the list
of the top 12 books reviewed over the past year (2008) that the editor
recommends to gardeners.
288 pages (2008)
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