Book
The vegetable gardener's guide to permaculture : creating an edible ecosystem / Christopher Shein with Julie Thompson ; [line drawings by Sonya Binnewies]. --
Record details
- ISBN: 1604692707 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781604692709 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 272 p. : ill. (some col.)
- Publisher: Portland, Or. : Timber Press, 2013.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-262) and index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 29.95 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Permaculture. Vegetable gardening. Food crops. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | 631.58 She | 31681002672343 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Offers information to gardeners of any skill level on how to create permaculture in their own backyard. - Book News
Shein (permaculture, Merritt Community College), who runs a permaculture landscaping business, shows gardeners of all levels how to apply ecological gardening techniques by combining sustainable agriculture, landscape design, and ecology to work with nature and build healthy soil, smother weeds, and promote plant life, while recycling waste products from the garden. to grow more food in less time. He details the principles of permaculture; basics such as fruit tree guilds and food forests; design aspects, with five examples; soil, compost, mulch, and cover crops; edibles; growing from seed; and sharing with the community. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) - Grand Central Pub
âA useful and a wonderful resource whether you grow on a balcony, rooftop or in the ground.â âYolanda 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 skillâwith any size spaceâwho 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. Youâll 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. - Grand Central PubThis inspiring, easy-to-follow, information-packed, practical guide will help you transform your garden into a food forest that feeds you for years to come.
- Workman Press.
“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.
