Gaining GroundLooking for more information about organics? You'll find lots of useful information in the COG Reference Series.

Please note that these documents are in PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them. If you don't have Acrobat Reader, you can download a free version at the Adobe website.

#1, Part 1 - Ecological Agriculture: Early Writings

#1, Part 2 - Selected Books and Websites (check out our library to see if you can borrow these)

#3 - Non Toxic Lawn Management

#4 - Composting for Gardeners

#5 - Alternatives to Medication for Dairy Cattle

#6 - Crop Transition from Conventional to Ecological Agriculture (if you're considering a transition, check out Gaining Ground: Making a Successful Transition to Organic Farming)

#8 - Organic Gardening: The First Steps (you might also be interested in The Organic Companion)

#10 - Ecological Weed Management

#11 - Succession Planting: How to Prevent "Feast" or "Famine"

#12 - Organic Care of Trees, Shrubs and Roses

#13 - Improving Soil Fertility and Organic Amendments

#14 - Vegetable Garden Insect Management

#15 - Organic Agriculture, Manure and E. Coli