Description
Book SynopsisDiscover a new, more dynamic and durable way to grow food in the extremes of our changing climate in The Climate Change–Resilient Vegetable Garden.Whether it’s water-usage restrictions, extended heat waves, disastrous flooding, “super weeds,” or prolonged pest lifecycles, the coming years will be filled with daunting challenges for food growers around the world. What’s a gardener to do? Author Kim Stoddart outlines
a clear path toward building resilience in your vegetable plants, your soil, and yourself.
With actionable tasks that reduce resource use, stabilize the garden’s ecosystem, and offer regenerative solutions to the most challenging issues faced by gardeners, Kim comes to the rescue with advice to help you weather these storms with ease.
Learn to:
- Foster adaptation by selectively breeding your favorite veggie varieties for local growing conditions
- Nurture biologic
Table of Contents
Introduction - What climate challenges are we facing, and what’s to come?
1 How to Be a Resilient Grower
Why building resilience in the gardener is as important as building resilience in the garden itself. Plus, project ideas to gain confidence.
2 Building Resilience from the Ground Up
How to nurture biodiversity below ground, and why it matters.
3 Climate Change–Friendly Garden Design Ideas
Tips to protect against the extremes, including the risk of wildfires.
4 Saving Resources
How to reduce water use by capturing rainwater, layering plants, mulching properly, and irrigating in a more regenerative way.
5 Save Money While Saving the Planet by Recycling and Repurposing
How to transform waste into wonderous gardening materials.
6 Breed and Propagate Locally Resilient Plants
How to select the best, most resilient plant traits for your specific climate.
7 Climate Change SOS
Quick solutions for extremes of weather, from floods and droughts to wildfires and insect plagues.
8 Natural Pest Control in a Changing Climate
How to deal with introduced pests, encourage a diversity of “good bugs,” and create a balance so pests don’t become problematic in the first place.
9 Vegetable Garden Planting Guide
A crop-by-crop look at how to build resilience into your favorite edible garden crops—plus meet some untraditional crops that already come with resilience built in.
10 Plant Protection
Learn how to use structures and plant covers to protect your veggie plants from climate extremes.
11 Troubleshooting Guide
Helpful solutions to some of climate change’s biggest vegetable gardening challenges, including timesaving tips.
Conclusion
How to connect with and enjoy your vegetable garden in a changing climate.
Resources
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Index
