Description
The content is organized by themes of importance to urban farmers: sun and heat; water usage; seasonal production; spatial planning; soil quality and usage; propagation and breeding; pests and diseases; farming under time constraints; sustainability; and community initiatives. Each chapter unfolds a piece of the story of The Micro Farm Project. The challenges that crop and livestock production present is discussed, and practical solutions to the problems-such as lack of space, high population density, poor soil quality, planning restrictions, etc-are given. Also included are case studies that give examples of different methods used within urban farming from different regions throughout the world.
Janis Norton –
A jam-packed, yet easy to use, resource for gardeners. Especially helpful for the Desert Southwest, but lots of great information for any gardening region! This book is written by Kari Spencer who also teaches Growing Foods The Basics through Urban Farm U.