Maria Rodale

A very well thought out, eloquent summary of conventional vs. organic farming, and why organic is better. The only thing I don't like about it is how Rodale loves big corporations, even Wal-Mart, as long as they sell organic produce. I realize that big corporations love taking divisive issues such as this and taking advantage of them to their benefit, but in my opinion, the world will be a better place without big corporations. I also have some problems with the Rodale corporation, although show more I'm glad that they promote organic farming. show less

This is a great, easy-to-read book about a complicated and controversial subject. I found all the sources to be credible, and the author's attitude to be one of solutions not just complaints. And she certainly has the "pedigree" to be discussing this topic.

While it may seem like "tree-hugging, hippy thinking" to some, I appreciated the science that I learned. Definitely worth the time investment.

Maria Rodale starts with a noble purpose--to glamorize organic gardening--but the book quickly degrades into a weak and far too vanilla pudding cookbook of gardening. It is less helpful than an esoteric seed packet for new gardeners, and breaks no ground for the more seasoned. Additionally, Rodale slights the entire Master Gardener program and is frequently downright annoying.

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