The Good Slug Guide

 

Stop the losing battle against garden pests with The Good Slug Guide, your essential handbook for a thriving, chemical-free garden. Written by ecologist and lifelong gardener Jo Kirby, this guide teaches you how to protect your plants by working with nature - not against it - using practical, pesticide-free strategies. 

Why This Book?

• Pest Resilience: Learn how to transform your garden into a beautiful haven where slugs and snails are no longer a threat to your favourite plants.
• Ecological Expertise: Gain insights from Kirby’s 30-year journey into environmental toxicology and plant decomposition.
• Beyond Pesticides: Discover why harmful chemicals are ineffective and how to replace them with simple, eco-friendly habits.
• The Secret Weapon: Understand the vital role insects and wildlife play in maintaining a balanced, healthy ecosystem. 
  

Reviews

"Impressive... Brimming with facts" - The English Gardens
"A heady mix of scientific rigour and humour" - Country Life
"Prepare to rethink your slug strategies with Jo Kirby’s handy guide" - Country Living
"Intriguing, persuasive, excellent" - Royal Entomological Society

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