Gardening isn't just about food security; it's a key to restoring the natural world. But with so many different approaches, how do you decide which methods to use? We've taken proven permaculture techniques and merged them into a simple, practical guide to bringing beauty and biodiversity into your backyard.
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It all starts with soil; without a good foundation, gardening is an uphill battle. So we'll show you how to put natural processes to work to build rich, fertile soil that holds water, retains nutrients, and supports thriving communities of beneficial life.
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Forget expensive trips to the garden center; you can supercharge your soil without spending a single dollar. In this section we'll show you how to create nutrient-dense, biologically active compost from free and abundant local materials.
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We'll show you how multiply the fertility of your soil for centuries to come, all while sequestering carbon in the ground. And from a near-limitless selection of soil additives, we've created a guide to organic amendments that are proven to give results in your garden.
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If you're new to gardening, starting from scratch can be a daunting task. In this section we'll break down the full process into clear and simple steps, from planning and design to creating beds, selecting plants, starting seeds, and collecting your first harvest.
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Gardening can be full of challenges, and we want to make sure you get off on the right foot. So in this section we'll walk you through some common pitfalls; from dealing with weather and pests to gardening in urban or arid environments, we'll show you how to make the most of your situation and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
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If you want to live off your harvest, every square foot counts. In this section we've selected the top survival crops for nutrition, caloric density, hardiness, and yield to help you get the most out of your time, effort, and growing space.
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Traditional gardens have their place, but long-term resilience requires thinking outside the planter box. In this section, we'll show you how to design and cultivate perennial, self-sustaining food forests that can provide low-effort harvests for generations to come.
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Agriculture and unchecked development has wreaked havoc on local ecosystems, but with a little effort, you can transform your backyard into your own private nature preserve. We'll show you how to select keystone species for your local ecosystem to support a diverse population of pollinators, birds, and wildlife.
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