false 831196 1 <i>Edible Forest Gardens</i> is a groundbreaking two-volume work that spells out and explores the key concepts of forest ecology and applies them to the needs of natural gardeners in temperate climates. Volume I lays out the vision of the forest garden and explains the basic ecological principles that make it work. In Volume II, Dave Jacke and Eric Toensmeier move on to practical considerations:concrete ways to design, establish, and maintain your own forest garden. Along the way they present case studies and examples, as well as tables, illustrations, and a uniquely valuable "plant matrix" that lists hundreds of the best edible and useful species.<br><br><br><br>Taken together, the two volumes of <i>Edible Forest Gardens</i> offer an advanced course in ecological gardening-one that will forever change the way you look at plants and your environment.<br /><b>What is an edible forest garden?</b><br />An edible forest garden is a perennial polyculture of multipurpose plants. Most plants regrow every year without replanting: perennials. Many species grow together: a polyculture. Each plant contributes to the success of the whole by fulfilling many functions: multipurpose. In other words, a forest garden is an edible ecosystem, a consciously designed community of mutually beneficial plants and animals intended for human food production. Edible forest gardens provide more than just a variety of foods. The seven F's apply here: food, fuel, fiber, fodder, fertilizer, and "farmaceuticals," as well as fun. A beautiful, lush environment can be a conscious focus of your garden design, or a side benefit you enjoy 816852 15 11 2005 Edible Forest Gardens : Volumes One and Two total:21|5:13|4:7|3:1| 21 96 54 3 4 0 false false Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Sat Feb 16 18:46:34 -0800 2008 Sat Feb 16 18:48:32 -0800 2008 5 0 false false Fri Jun 19 21:00:22 -0700 2009 Sat Sep 08 23:55:53 -0700 2007 Fri Jun 19 21:00:22 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Fri Jun 05 19:20:50 -0700 2009 Fri Jun 05 19:21:25 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Tue Oct 06 20:44:41 -0700 2009 Tue Oct 06 20:44:41 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Fri Oct 02 17:35:16 -0700 2009 Fri Oct 02 17:35:16 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Tue Sep 22 11:00:20 -0700 2009 Tue Sep 22 11:00:24 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Sat Aug 15 22:16:12 -0700 2009 Sat Aug 15 22:16:12 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Sat Jul 18 14:52:04 -0700 2009 Sat Jul 18 14:52:04 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Fri Jul 10 06:39:04 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 10 06:39:04 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Tue Jun 16 19:13:17 -0700 2009 Tue Jun 16 19:13:17 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Tue Jun 16 16:20:58 -0700 2009 Tue Jun 16 16:20:58 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Wed May 13 10:45:42 -0700 2009 Wed May 13 10:45:42 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Sun Apr 19 21:02:54 -0700 2009 Sun Apr 19 21:02:58 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Tue Apr 14 12:06:19 -0700 2009 Tue Apr 14 12:06:19 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Sun Apr 12 12:27:47 -0700 2009 Sun Apr 12 12:27:58 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Fri Apr 10 07:44:33 -0700 2009 Fri Apr 10 09:21:37 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Fri Mar 13 20:51:46 -0700 2009 Fri Mar 13 20:51:53 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Thu Mar 12 12:33:26 -0700 2009 Thu Mar 12 12:33:26 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Mon May 18 22:56:43 -0700 2009 Sat Feb 14 10:48:38 -0800 2009 Mon May 18 22:56:43 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Wed Feb 11 18:08:12 -0800 2009 Tue Mar 17 12:21:02 -0700 2009