Edible Landscaping: Urban Food Gardens That Look Great

by Senga Lindsay

Overview

While interest in sustainable food practices is spreading, for urban dwellers who don't have much space or suburbanites who aren't ready to rip out the front lawn and replace it with hills of potatoes, growing any significant amount of food can seem like an impossible endeavour. But it doesn't have to be! Edible Landscaping demonstrates just how simple it can be to grow a stash of tasty vegetables, fruits and herbs while creating a beautiful green space. Whether one's outdoor oasis is a boulevard, backyard or merely a balcony, everyone can get on the fast track to creating an edible and aesthetically pleasing garden with this practical guide. Edible Landcaping includes advice on the most resilient and rewarding edible plants and detailed plans for fifteen types of urban gardens--from green roofs, community gardens and children's gardens to hanging container gardens--enabling anyone with an interest in growing their own food to design a space to perfectly match their environment and needs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781550175806
Publisher:	Harbour Publishing Company, Limited
Publication date:	06/01/2012
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	7.18(w) x 8.04(h) x 0.41(d)

About the Author

A graduate of Niagara Parks School of Horticulture, Senga Lindsay specializes in integrating edible gardens into her design practice, whether for large developments or individual homeowners. She also lovingly maintains her own bountiful garden in North Vancouver.

Table of Contents

Preface 9

Introduction 11

You! As a Designer 13

Anatomy of an Edible Garden 21

1 The Traditional Row Vegetable Garden 25

2 A Garden For Children 31

3 The Edible Rooftop 41

4 The Edible Wall 47

5 The Permaculture Garden 55

6 The Potager Garden 63

7 The Edible Street Garden 69

8 The Community Garden 77

9 The Herb Garden 85

10 The Enabling Garden 93

11 The Balcony Garden 99

12 The Urban Courtyard Garden 105

13 The Gourmet Garden Kitchen 111

14 The Square Foot Garden 119

15 The Container Garden 127

Finishing Touches 137

Resources 141

Index 143