Book
Living soil : a grower's guide / Jean-Martin Fortier ; translated by Laurie Bennett ; edited by Pierre Nessmann with the collaboration of Patricia Touyre ; illustrations by Flore Avram.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781774060186 (trade paperback)
- Physical Description: vii, 103 pages : colour illustrations ; 18 cm.
- Publisher: Gabriola Island, BC : New Society Publishers, [2025]
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Translation of: Un sol vivant. |
| Language Note: | In English, translated from the French. |
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| Subject: | Garden soils. Gardening. Soil management. |
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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 | 631.4 For | 31681010437325 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Perseus Publishing
Living Soil: A Grower's Guide offers an illustrated, accessible resource on nurturing resilient crops and ecosystems through fertile, healthy soil. Jean-Martin Fortier shares his proven biointensive methods to help growers understand soil biology, improve fertility, and cultivate lasting abundance.
- Perseus Publishing
Build and sustain fertile, living soilâthe essential foundation for thriving cropsâwith Jean-Martin Fortier's biointensive techniques.
Living Soil: A Grower's Guide reveals the secrets to creating fertile, healthy soilâan essential foundation for abundant, nutrient-rich harvests. With Jean-Martin Fortier's biointensive methods, gardeners and farmers alike can improve soil health while supporting thriving ecosystems.
This richly illustrated, full-color guide includes:
- An overview of "The Market Gardener Method"âa proven formula for small-scale, high-yield farming
- A deep dive into soil composition, including humus, microbes, and mineral content
- Simple DIY assessments and advanced tests for understanding soil biology and structure
- Low and no-till techniques to enhance soil fertility, including composting, mulching, crop rotation, and green manures
- Strategies for regenerating and sustaining soil over time.
Living Soil is part of the Grower's Guides from the Market Gardener series, offering practical knowledge for all growers. From beginner gardeners to seasoned farmers, these guides equip you with the tools and insights needed to grow sustainably using principles of biointensive, regenerative agriculture on a human scale.
