Description
Book SynopsisConvert your unproductive lawn and landscape areas into fruitful edible gardens with this practical guide overflowing with ideas, plans, designs, and know-how.Out with the lawn and in with the food! That’s the battle cry of millions of modern gardeners who are not only looking to reduce the amount of time and energy they have to spend tending a lawn, but they’re also looking to improve the lives of their family, friends, and neighbors by
supplying them with fresh, homegrown food. In the United States alone, 46 million acres of land are covered in turfgrass (that’s more acreage than corn and soybeans combined!). Imagine all the good that would come if that land were dedicated to growing food instead!
Converting unused areas of the landscape into food gardens helps mitigate the effects of climate change, reduces food miles, improves food security, and allows us to be a better steward of our little slic
Table of ContentsIntroduction: It’s All about Perspective
Chapter 1 The Case for Less Lawn and More Food
Chapter 2 Exploring and Transforming Your Landscape
Chapter 3 Garden Designs for Edible Yards
Chapter 4 Planning and Growing for Your Conditions
Chapter 5 Common and Uncommon Edible Plants
Chapter 6 Garden Plans and Menus
Chapter 7 Planting and Tending Your Gardens
Chapter 8 Changing the Landscape and Cultivating Community Conclusion
Resources
About the Authors
Author Acknowledgments
Photo Credits
Index
