Edible Forest Gardens: Ecological Vision and Theory for Temperate Climate Permaculture, Volume One: Vision & Theory

Essentially, edible forest gardening is the art and science of putting plants together in woodland-like patterns that forge mutually beneficial relationships, creating a garden ecosystem that is more than the sum of its parts. You can grow fruits, nuts, vegetables, herbs, mushrooms, other useful plants, and animals in a way that mimics natural ecosystems. You can create a beautiful, diverse, high-yield garden that is largely self-maintained. —From the Introduction Jacke, a long-time permaculture teacher and designer, has written an ecological gardening masterpiece in this two-volume set. You may buy Volume One & Two individually or as a set. The first volume is devoted to the vision and principles of the ecological forest garden. There are many details and case studies in Volume One that form the ground work for Volume Two, which has a wealth of information pertaining to design details. Taken together, the two volumes of Edible Forest Gardens offer an advanced course in ecological gardening—one that will forever change the way you look at plants and your environment. This project took the authors seven years to complete and the quality and depth of their work is a testament to their seven-year efforts.