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Edible Forest Gardens is a thorough two‑volume reference that explains forest ecology fundamentals and applies them to temperate‑climate gardening. Volume I establishes the forest garden vision and core ecological principles, while Volume II focuses on practical design, establishment, and maintenance techniques. The book features case studies, illustrative diagrams, and a comprehensive plant matrix listing hundreds of edible and useful species for the forest garden.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Travel & Geography/Nature & Wildlife
Authors: Dave Jacke
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