Crawford, Martin
Creating a Forest Garden: Working with nature to grow edible crops
- ISBN 13:
- 9781900322621
- author:
- Crawford, Martin
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Green Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 27.6 x 22.2 x 3 cm
- Genre:
- Ecology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Creating a Forest Garden is a comprehensive guide to growing edible crops while allowing nature to do most of the work. By choosing species that benefit each other, you can create a healthy system that maintains its own fertility, with minimal need for digging, weeding, or pest control.
This approach to gardening, known as forest gardening or agroforestry, results in a tranquil, beautiful, and productive space where you can cultivate a variety of fruits, nuts, vegetables, herbs, and other edible crops. The soil thrives under a canopy of plants all year round, storing more water after heavy rains and helping plants to survive through drought.
The book includes a detailed directory of over 500 trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials, annuals, root crops, and climbers, offering practical advice on how to create and maintain a forest garden. Whether you have a small back garden or a larger plot, this guide provides the knowledge you need to create a thriving and sustainable ecosystem.
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