The Permaculture Garden

Working entirely in harmony with nature, The Permaculture Garden shows you how to turn a bare plot into a beautiful and productive garden. Learn how to plan your garden for easy access and minimum labor; save time and effort digging and weeding; recycle materials to save money; plan crop successions for year-round harvests; save energy and harvest water; and garden without chemicals by building up your soil and planting in beneficial communities. Full of practical ideas, this perennial classic, first published in 1995, is guaranteed to inspire, inform, and entertain. "Here is a wealth of helpful advice for every gardener, including planning a garden from a bare plot, designing raised beds, creating ponds and streams, building terraces on slopes, constructing greenhouses and providing special areas for children or animals. Whether you're aiming for just a few improvements or the beginnings of self-sufficiency, you can help to green the planet with this lively and highly practical guide."--BOOK JACKET A comprehensive guide to creating your own sustainable permaculture garden, big or small. Perfect for people of all capabilities, who wish to learn how to get the most out of their gardens.