The Autopilot Garden: A Guide to Hands-off Gardening

by Luke Marion

Overview

Train your garden to practically grow itself with this new guide from YouTube gardening sensations Luke and Sindy Marion, founders of MIGardener. Instead of slaving away year after year, work smarter (not harder) by strategizing to help your garden become self-sufficient. Learn to break down traditional thinking and implement systems that will save time, hassle, weeding, water, and space wherever you live. Create an organic garden that allows you to enjoy the rest of the season on autopilot.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781462123179
Publisher:	Cedar Fort, Incorporated/CFI Distribution
Publication date:	02/12/2019
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	650,767
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1

Introduction to Autopilot Gardening 1

The Traditional Gardening Method 8

Hydroponics 11

Hügelkultur 12

Permaculture 13

The Heart of Autopilot Gardening 15

Chapter 2

The Fuel Your Garden Needs to Get Going 21

Soil Composition 22

Fertility 27

Sunlight 33

Soil Bacteria & Fungi 37

Water 39

Chapter 3

Systems to Go Autopilot 47

Raised Beds 48

Core Gardening 59

High-Intensity Spacing 68

Mulch 78

Weed Supression 85

Chapter 4

Keeping Your Garden Running Well 95

Covering the Soil 96

Remineralization 104

Planting Perennials 114

Season Extension 118

Chapter 5

Autopilot Gardening Summary 127

Bonus

Tomato Myths: Better Off Buried Six Feet Under 135

Acknowledgments 145

Notes 151

Glossary 167

About The Author 175