The Vegetable Gardener's Guide to Perma-Culture: Creating an edible Ecosystem - Brossura

Shein, Christopher

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1604692707 ISBN 13: 9781604692709

Casa editrice: Timber Pr, 2013

Riassunto

&;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.

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L'autore:

Christopher Shein has started dozens of community and school gardens as well as being a permaculture instructor at Merritt Community College; he also owns a permaculture landscape business in the US.

Dalla quarta di copertina:

&;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.
 

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Timber Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1604692707
• ISBN 13: 9781604692709
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 272