Food Not Lawns

Author: H. C. Flores
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN: 193339207X
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 354

Book Description
Combines practical wisdom on ecological design and community-building with a fresh, green perspective on an age-old subject. Activist and urban gardener Heather Flores shares her nine-step permaculture design to help farmsteaders and city dwellers alike build fertile soil, promote biodiversity, and increase natural habitat in their own "paradise gardens." This joyful lifestyle manual inspires readers to apply the principles of the paradise garden--simplicity, resourcefulness, creativity, mindfulness, and community--to all aspects of life. Plant "guerrilla gardens" in barren intersections and medians; organize community meals; start a street theater troupe or host a local art swap; free your kitchen from refrigeration and enjoy truly fresh, nourishing foods from your own plot of land; work with children to create garden play spaces. Flores cares passionately about the damaged state of our environment and our throwaway society. Here, she shows us how to reclaim the earth, one garden at a time.--From publisher description.

Permaculture

Author: Bill Mollison
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780908228249
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 616

Book Description

Permaculture for Beginners

Author: Carrie Mitchell
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781508708803
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 50

Book Description
Permaculture: Build Your Sustainable and Edible Garden with the Permaculture Basics The essence of Permaculture is the replication of the natural processes that take place on certain types of land in order to minimize waste and create a garden that thrives in its ability to sustain itself! It is economically and environmentally beneficial for everyone! Just imagine, going out into your own garden and being able to source your own fruits and vegetables! Fruits and vegetables that are not only free but sustain themselves! Carrie Mitchell provides an outline for the permaculture novice, guiding you through what considerations you must factor in when designing your garden, how to organize plants and the types of beds they will require, techniques to minimize waste and some tried-and-tested methods to make your soil, land features, weather, local wildlife, house and behaviors all work together for the benefit of your garden! You will learn about... Native plants, pests and predators Climate and regional considerations Designing your permaculture garden Creating beds for your plants Plant placement Watering your plants Using Mulch Creating a Composting System And so much more!

Permaculture for Beginners

Author: Nicole Faires
Publisher: Skyhorse
ISBN: 9781510767706
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
Take your garden to the next level—organic, native, and natural! Permaculture is an important but often misunderstood method of growing food and building homes in a manner that works with nature, rather than against it, to create beautiful, healthy, and useful gardens. Blending ecology, organic agriculture, green home design, appropriate technology, and biology can be confusing and overwhelming, but Permaculture for Beginners simplifies this vast field for practical application. This is a hands-on guide, taking the beginner through each step of the design process, so that anyone can apply permaculture principles to their own life. While the principles are simple, the in-depth topics cover every aspect of permaculture, including: Building green homes and passive solar design Growing edible plant communities and forest gardens Using no-till and natural farming methods Creating microclimates for extended growing seasons Raising livestock with ecological foraging techniques Transforming urban backyards into food-abundant oases This is a commonsense approach to sustainable living that creates a self-sufficient and low-effort home for the people that live there, whether in the city or the country. Permaculture for Beginners isn’t a philosophy book, or a dissertation on theory. It is a step-by-step, complete guide to every aspect of permaculture.

Introduction to Permaculture

Author: Bill Mollison
Publisher: Permaculture Resources
ISBN: 9780908228058
Category : Agricultural ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 198

Book Description
Topics in this book include: Energy-efficient site analysis, planning & design methods. House placement & design for temperate, dryland & tropical regions. Urban permaculture: garden layouts, land access & community funding systems. Using fences, trellis, greenhouse & shadehouse to best effect. Chicken & pig forage systems; tree crops & pasture integration for stock. Orchards & home woodlots for temperate, arid & tropical climates. How to influence microclimate around the house & garden. Large section on selected plant species lists, with climatic tolerances, heights & uses.

The Vegan Book of Permaculture

Author: Graham Burnett
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781856232012
Category : Cookbooks
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Interspersed with an abundance of wholesome exploitation-free recipes, the author provides solutions-based approaches to nurturing personal effectiveness and health, eco-friendly living, home and garden design, veganic food growing, reafforestation strategies, forest gardening, reconnection with wild nature and community regeneration."--[Source inconnue].

The Ultimate Guide to Permaculture

Author:
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1616086440
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 345

Book Description
Permaculture is an important but often misunderstood method of growing food and building homes in a manner that works with nature, rather than against it, to create beautiful, healthy, and useful gardens. Blending ecology, organic agriculture, green home design, appropriate technology, and biology can be confusing and overwhelming, but The Ultimate Guide to Permaculture simplifies this vast field for practical application. This is a hands-on guide, taking the beginner through each step of the design process, so that anyone can apply permaculture principles to their own life. While the principles are simple, the in-depth topics cover every aspect of permaculture, including: - Building green homes and passive solar design - Growing edible plant communities and forest gardens - Using no-till and natural farming methods - Creating microclimates for extended growing seasons - Raising livestock with ecological foraging techniques This is a common-sense approach to sustainable living that creates a self-sufficient and low-effort home for the people that live there, whether in the city or the country. The Ultimate Guide to Permaculture isn't a philosophy book, or a dissertation on theory. It is a step-by-step, complete guide to every aspect of permaculture.

Permaculture Design Companion

Author: Jasmine Dale
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781856233293
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
A practical workbook to apply permaculture to any project from start to finish, this is a step-by-step guide for integrating places and people, buildings and ecosystems. The Permaculture Design Companion is a tried and tested process to creating a coherent, relevant and engaging design. Based on over 20 years of experience, this design guide has been used to teach over 1000 people. Many have gone on to establish thriving permaculture smallholdings, build their own natural homes and ethical businesses, and create productive urban food gardens. It is a thorough and effective design tool, suitable for absolute beginners and advanced practice. The process can be used for small to large projects, in urban spaces or the countryside--whatever your situation. This unique resource combines analysis, creativity and inner work. It will inspire you to design with nature, bring clarity and organisation to your ideas, and provide the momentum and support to make your designs become reality.

Gardening for Beginners

Author: Emily Bone
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780794534301
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 64

Book Description
"This charming book is packed with ideas for plants that anyone can grow, even without a garden. Just follow the simple step-by-step instructions to grow sunflowers, strawberries, flowering bulbs, salad leaves, bee-friendly flowers and much, much more ..."--Page [4] cover.

Gaia's Garden

Author: Toby Hemenway
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN: 1603580298
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 328

Book Description
This extensively revised and expanded edition broadens the reach and depth of the permaculture approach for urban and suburban gardeners. The text's message is that working with nature, not against it, results in more beautiful, abundant, and forgiving gardens.