Weiseman, Wayne
Integrated Forest Gardening: The Complete Guide to Polycultures and Plant Guilds in Permaculture Systems
- ISBN 13:
- 9781603584975
- author:
- Weiseman, Wayne
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Chelsea Green Publishing Co
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 32
- Dimensions:
- 9.9 x 7.9 x 0.7 inches
- Genre:
- Botany Natural Science Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This comprehensive guide to polycultures and plant guilds in permaculture systems is the first of its kind, offering a detailed exploration of how to design and construct these beneficial groupings of plants. By integrating species, you can create a balanced, healthy, and thriving ecosystem that works with nature.
Perennial agricultural systems are essential for sustainable living, as they thrive over several decades without expensive inputs. The book covers the principles behind perennial plant guilds, food forests, agroforestry, and mixed animal and woody species polycultures, providing a comprehensive design and planning system for creating a thriving ecosystem.
By understanding how to create these beneficial relationships between plants, you can develop a more sustainable approach to gardening and agriculture. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to work with nature, rather than against it, to achieve a balanced and healthy environment.