The Vegetable Gardener's Guide to Permaculture: Creating an Edible Ecosystem
The Vegetable Gardener's Guide to Permaculture: Creating an Edible Ecosystem
Review Quotes: "A useful and a wonderful resource whether you grow on a balcony, rooftop or in the ground. . . . will expand the scope from your own garden...
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Review Quotes: "A useful and a wonderful resource whether you grow on a balcony, rooftop or in the ground. . . . will expand the scope from your own garden to the broader landscape and makes you very mindful of the impacts that our local agricultural practices have on the earth." --Yolanda Burrell, owner of Pollinate Farm and Garden Supply "The book gives gardeners a wide variety of tools to begin to use the principles and techniques of this 'ancient yet cutting-edge technology.'" -- Publishers Weekly "Along with detailed plans and lavish illustrations, Shein's straightforward, practical guide describes techniques and deciphers terminology to encourage gardening practices built on principles of caring for the planet and sharing its bounty, whether one is feeding a family or a village." -- Booklist "Gardeners who are interested in experimenting with the permaculture approach to growing edibles would do well to use this book as a guide." -- American Gardener "Straightforward and engaging. . . . the book clearly outlines the steps you can choose to incorporate [permaculture] into your home landscape." -- Garden Therapy "Shein does an excellent job of explaining the concept of permaculture." -- The Gardener "The range of content in the book defines what permaculture is, how to apply these ideas in gardens, and ways to connect with community using a permaculture focus." -- PLACE "Shein offers plenty of color photos, diagrams and plans for turning a backyard garden into an edible ecosystem." -- SF Gate "I didn't read this book so much as devour it, and few books in recent years have inspired me more to continue my efforts to turn what little yard I have into an edible landscape." -- East Oregonian "If this is your first exposure to Permaculture: buy this book. If you know permaculture and want a way to share it with someone else. . . . pick up a copy, it's the right place for them, or you to start." -- The Permaculture Podcast "I love this book because not only does it get into the philosophy behind permaculture, it gives you examples of permaculture and the knowledge to design a permaculture system to fit your space and needs." -- Fruhlingskabine Micro-FarmMarc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Jacket Description/Back: "Chris Shein captures the essence of permaculture practice for any landscape and any gardener. This book will be a classroom and garden staple." --Claudia Joseph, director of environmental education for The Old Stone House, Brooklyn, New York Grow your own food forest--Take your organic gardening to the next level by learning the low-maintenance secrets of permaculture. These tried-and-true methods teach gardeners of every skill level--with any size space--how to live in harmony with both nature and neighbors to create an abundant harvest. Permaculture expert Christopher Shein shows you how to build an edible ecosystem--a thriving food forest--in your own backyard with the least possible expenditure of time, effort, and the earth's resources. By updating ancient techniques from cultures around the world, Shein takes you step-by-step through the process of designing your ideal edible garden with the most productive fruits and vegetables so that you have enough food to feed your own family and to share with your friends. This inspiring, easy-to-follow, information-packed, practical guide will help you transform your garden and nurture the earth for years to come. Publisher Marketing: "A useful and a wonderful resource whether you grow on a balcony, rooftop or in the ground." --Yolanda Burrell, owner of Pollinate Farm and Garden Supply Once a fringe topic, permaculture is moving to the mainstream as organic gardeners discover the wisdom of a simple system that emphasizes the simple idea that by taking care of the earth, the earth takes care of you. The Vegetable Gardener's Guide to Permaculture is for home gardeners of every skill--with any size space--who want to live in harmony with nature to produce and share an abundant food supply with minimal effort. Christopher Shein highlights everything you need to know to start living off the land lightly. You'll learn how to create rich, healthy, and low-cost soil, blend a functional food garden and decorative landscape, share the bounty with others, and much more.Review Citations:
Contributor Bio:Shein, Christopher |
Author: Shein, Christopher
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: 2013-01-15
BISAC: Gardening / Techniques / Organic|Gardening / Edible & Medicinal / Vegetables|Gardening / Techniques / General
Subjects: Vegetable gardening|Food crops|Permaculture
Weight: 1.72 lbs
ISBN: 9781604692709
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781604692709
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