Bioactivated charcoal -- called biochar -- is the new darling of organic
gardeners, embraced for its outstanding abilities to enrich the soil and
improve plant growth. Gardening with Biochar is the first
comprehensive guide to understanding, making, and using it effectively
in the home garden.
In this highly accessible handbook, long-time garden writer Jeff Cox
explains what biochar is and provides detailed instructions for how it
can be made from wood or other kinds of plant material, along with
specific guidelines for using it to enrich soil, prevent erosion, and
enhance plant growth. Now widely available at garden centers, biochar is
also being lauded for its ability to sequester carbon in the soil,
making it good for the health of the planet as well as the plants.