Your Farm in the City An Urban Dweller's Guide to Growing Food and Raising Animals

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• ISBN13: 9781579128623
• ISBN10: 1579128629
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-02-23
• Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal

Summary

* This complete guide provides all the knowledge necessary to cultivate a farm in a small, urban space. Clear, easy-to-follow instructions guide and inspire even the most inexperienced urbanite in how to grow and harvest all varieties of fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs, and trees, as well as how to raise livestock including chickens, ducks, rabbits, goats, and honeybees. * The book covers all of the essential information specific to gardening and farming in a city or town including planning and maximizing limited space, calculating yield, building healthy soil, managing irrigation (especially in difficult places like rooftops), understanding zoning laws particularly with regard to raising farm animals, being a considerate farming neighbor, outwitting city-specific pests and disease, and much more. * Attention is also paid to the economic and health benefits of growing one's own food and eating locally, as well as the importance of raising eco-friendly urban crops and livestock. * Includes dozens of essential resources.

Author Biography

Seattle Tilth is a nationally recognized non-profit organization that cultivates a healthy urban environment and community by teaching people to grow organic food and conserve natural resources. Programs include classes for adults, children and families, community learning gardens, a Master Composter volunteer education and outreach program, a free Garden Hotline, an urban livestock program, community events, and an active volunteer corps.

Lisa Taylor is the Education Program Manager for Seattle Tilth. She is a co-author of the Maritime Northwest Garden Guide and a frequent speaker on soils, compost, edible landscaping and children's gardening. She facilitates training for teachers and others interested in schoolyard gardening and is passionate about teaching children and their parents where their food comes from and how to care for living things.