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Author : Gordon Prain
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781441962492
This book seeks to answer the question of how much urban agriculture helps feed and support people living in towns and cities with evidence and proposals based on studies in Eastern and Central Africa.
Author : Barrett Williams,ChatGPT
Publisher : Barrett Williams
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2024-04-10
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Introducing "The Urban Harvest," your definitive guide to transforming concrete jungles into thriving gardens! Whether you're a city dweller with a tiny balcony or a renter with just a windowsill to spare, this comprehensive eBook is your stepping stone to cultivating your very own urban eden. As cities grow denser, the dream of self-sufficiency seems a world away - but "The Urban Harvest" is here to show you that fresh, home-grown produce is well within your reach. This isn’t just a manual; it’s a movement, chronicling a journey towards a greener and healthier urban lifestyle. Dive into the essentials of urban agriculture with the first chapter, crafting a stable foundation for your cityscape garden. Delve into the myriad benefits of producing your own food, from the tastebuds to the soul, even as you assess and strategize the use of every nook and cranny available to you. Say goodbye to the woes of limited space, and hello to a horizon of blooming possibilities. Planning is key, and "The Urban Harvest" equips you with the tools to set achievable goals and meticulously carve out your customized farming plan. You'll access a treasure trove of wisdom on selecting the perfect crops that thrive in your unique urban setting and discover the transformative power of container and vertical gardening to maximize yields where space is a premium. Transform balconies into bountiful harvests and windowsills into splashes of green life as you learn to harness every ray of sunlight your home receives. The eBook will guide you through the complex but rewarding worlds of rooftop and community gardening, ensuring that every step you take is firmly rooted in sustainability and impact. Surpass the soil with cutting-edge insights into soil-less hydroponic systems, and invite the future into your garden with smart apps and gadgets that make urban farming not just feasible, but enjoyable. Tackle urban-specific challenges such as pest management and dive into a myriad of cultivation techniques tailored to city life. "The Urban Harvest" transcends basic gardening with chapters dedicated to harvesting and cooking with your home-grown produce, turning your urban dwelling into a hub of fresh, organic eats. Engage with thoughtful practices, from preserving your bounty to water conservation, making each gesture you make an ode to the planet. Imagine yourself, spatula in hand, flipping homegrown veggies on a skyline backdrop, the satisfaction of nurturing life from seed to plate—an urbanite’s guide to a personal food revolution. "Let "The Urban Harvest" be your guide in planting the seeds of change. Grab your copy now and embark on a fulfilling adventure from the ground up, right where you live!"
Author : Willa Oakmoss
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-18
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9798869384423
In the heart of towering cities, where concrete and steel dominate the landscape, a quiet revolution is taking root - the urban agriculture movement. "Urban Harvest" is a captivating exploration of this burgeoning phenomenon, inviting readers to discover the transformative power of cultivating their own fresh, sustainable produce right in the midst of the urban jungle. Written by renowned urban gardener and sustainability advocate Willa Oakmoss, this trailblazing book shatters the notion that agriculture is confined to rural areas. Through vivid storytelling, meticulous research, and practical wisdom, "Urban Harvest" unveils the myriad benefits of embracing a localized food system and reconnecting with the soil that sustains us. From rooftop gardens and vertical farms to community plots and backyard oases, this book celebrates the resilience of nature and its ability to thrive amidst the concrete jungle. Readers will embark on an immersive journey, discovering innovative techniques for maximizing limited urban spaces, mastering sustainable growing practices, and tapping into the rich tapestry of community that blossoms when we collectively embrace the art of urban cultivation. But "Urban Harvest" is more than just a gardening guide; it's a clarion call to reimagine our relationship with food, the environment, and our urban landscapes. Willa Oakmoss delves into the profound impact of urban agriculture on our physical and mental well-being, exploring how cultivating our own produce can promote healthier lifestyles, foster a deeper connection to nature, and contribute to the creation of more resilient, sustainable cities. With a wealth of practical advice, from space-saving growing methods and soil cultivation techniques to pest management strategies and harvesting tips, this book equips readers with the knowledge and skills to transform their urban spaces into flourishing, edible oases. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a newcomer to the world of urban agriculture, "Urban Harvest" offers a comprehensive and inspiring roadmap to embracing a more self-sufficient, eco-friendly, and community-driven approach to food production. Beautifully illustrated and peppered with personal narratives that capture the triumphs and challenges of urban gardening, this book is a testament to the power of collective action and the resilience of the human spirit. "Urban Harvest" invites readers to join a growing movement that is redefining our relationship with food, fostering stronger communities, and paving the way for a more sustainable future, one urban garden at a time.
Author : Antonino Mazza
Publisher : Trans-Verse Productions
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 092171002X
Author : Nicole Johnsey Burke
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-14
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780760366868
Elevate your backyard veggie patch into a work of sophisticated and stylish art. Kitchen Garden Revival guides you through every aspect of kitchen gardening, from design to harvesting—with expert advice from author Nicole Johnsey Burke, founder of Rooted Garden, one of the leading US culinary landscape companies, and Gardenary, an online kitchen gardening education and resource company. Participating in the grow-your-own movement is important to both reduce your food miles and control what makes it onto your family’s table. If you’ve hesitated to take part because installing and caring for a traditional vegetable garden doesn’t seem to suit your life or your sense of style, Kitchen Garden Revival is here to show you there’s a better, more beautiful way to grow food. Instead of row after row of cabbage and pepper plants plunked into a patch of dirt in the middle of the yard, kitchen gardens are attractive, highly tailored food gardens consisting of easy-to-maintain raised planting beds laid out in an organized geometric pattern. Offering both four seasons of ornamental interest and plenty of fresh, homegrown fruits, vegetables, and herbs, kitchen gardens are the way to grow your own food in a fashionable, modern, and practical way. Kitchen gardens were once popular features of the European and early American landscape, but they fell out of favor when our agrarian roots were displaced by industrialization. With this accessible and inspirational guide, Nicole aims to return the kitchen garden to its rightful place just outside of every backdoor. Learn the art of kitchen gardening as you discover: What characteristics all kitchen gardens have in common How to design and install gorgeous kitchen garden beds using metal, wood, or stone Why raised beds mean reduced maintenance What crops are best for your kitchen garden A planting, tending, and harvesting plan developed by a pro Season-by-season growing guides It's time to join the Kitchen Garden Revival and start growing your own delicious, organic food.
Author : Vince Frost
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-10
Category : Celebrity chefs
ISBN : 0646926934
Author : Helena Moncrieff
Publisher : ECW Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781773051529
Examining the roots and fruits of the urban foodscape Our cities are places of food polarities — food deserts and farmers’ markets, hunger and food waste, fast food delivery and urban gardening. While locavores and preserving pros abound, many of us can’t identify the fruit trees in our yards or declare a berry safe to eat. Those plants — and the people who planted them — are often forgotten. In The Fruitful City, Helena Moncrieff examines our relationship with food through the fruit trees that dot city streets and yards. She tracks the origins of these living heirlooms and questions how they went from being subsistence staples to raccoon fodder. But in some cities, previously forgotten fruit is now in high demand, and Moncrieff investigates the surge of non-profit urban harvest organizations that try to prevent that food from rotting on concrete and meets the people putting rescued fruit to good use. As she travels across Canada, slipping into backyards, visiting community orchards, and taking in canning competitions, Moncrieff discovers that attitudinal changes are more important than agricultural ones. While the bounty of apples is great, reconnecting with nature and our community is the real prize.
Author : King'ori, P.
Publisher : International Potato Center
Page : 43 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2004-05-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Author : Tom Grassano
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2024-03-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1642881430
Author : Willi Galloway
Publisher : Sasquatch Books
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02-07
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781570617959
Conscious foodies will love this easy-to-follow guide on creating garden-to-table meals—with tips on growing and storing your own harvest, plus delicious recipes From sinking a seed into the soil through to sitting down to enjoy a meal made with vegetables and fruits harvested right outside your back door, this gorgeous kitchen gardening book is filled with practical, useful information for both novices and seasoned gardeners alike. Grow Cook Eat will inspire people who already buy fresh, seasonal, local, organic food to grow the food they love to eat. For those who already have experience getting their hands dirty in the garden, this handbook will help them refine their gardening skills and cultivate gourmet quality food. The book also fills in the blanks that exist between growing food in the garden and using it in the kitchen with guides to 50 of the best-loved, tastiest vegetables, herbs, and small fruits. The guides give readers easy-to-follow planting and growing information, specific instructions for harvesting all the edible parts of the plant, advice on storing food in a way that maximizes flavor, basic preparation techniques, and recipes. The recipes at the end of each guide help readers explore the foods they grow and demonstrate how to use unusual foods, like radish greens, garlic scapes, and green coriander seeds.
Author : Living the Country Life
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-25
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781681883144
An accessible guide for the aspiring modern homesteader from the craftsmen at Living the Country Life magazine! Grow your own crops, raise backyard animals, and preserve your bounty for the winter months and beyond. Once upon a time, people had a real connection with the land. Instead of being mere consumers, they were producers and makers. Traditional skills were learned to eliminate a reliance on others, enabling the self-sufficiency that’s at the heart of the Do-It-Yourself movement. And this artisanal wisdom was passed on to family and friends. The editors at Living the Country Life magazine have collected this essential expertise into Modern Homesteading, a guide to rediscovering the crucial skills to truly go from farm to table. Whether you live in the country or just want to reconnect with nature in your own backyard, Modern Homesteading provides guidance to: * Build a chicken coop, raise and care for chicks, and produce farm-fresh eggs for the breakfast table * Grow your own fruits, vegetables, grains, and herbs for a healthy and delicious bounty * Preserve and can your favorite fruits and vegetables to enjoy their flavors throughout the year * Customize your garden for a harmonious mix of plants that yield what you need, when you need it Whether you’re raising urban chickens behind your Brooklyn brownstone or feeding your family from a front-yard organic veggie plot, this book can bring a little self-sufficiency into any life.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : International Potato Center
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Author : André Viljoen,Johannes S.C. Wiskerke
Publisher : Wageningen Academic Publishers
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789086861873
With over half the world's population now deemed to be urbanised, cities are assuming a larger role in political debates about the security and sustainability of the global food system. Hence, planning for sustainable food production and consumption is becoming an increasingly important issue for planners, policymakers, designers, farmers, suppliers, activists, business and scientists alike. The rapid growth of the food planning movement owes much to the fact that food, because of its unique, multi-functional character, helps to bring people together from all walks of life. In the wider contexts of global climate change, resource depletion, a burgeoning world population, competing food production systems and diet-related public health concerns, new paradigms for urban and regional planning capable of supporting sustainable and equitable food systems are urgently needed. This book addresses this urgent need. By working at a range of scales and with a variety of practical and theoretical models, this book reviews and elaborates definitions of sustainable food systems, and begins to define ways of achieving them. To this end 4 different themes have been defined as entry-points into the discussion of 'sustainable food planning'. These are (1) urban agriculture, (2) integrating health, environment and society, (3) food in urban design and planning and (4) urban food governance.
Author : Marie Mutsuki Mockett
Publisher : Graywolf Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781644451168
An epic story of the American wheat harvest, the politics of food, and the culture of the Great Plains For over one hundred years, the Mockett family has owned a seven-thousand-acre wheat farm in the panhandle of Nebraska, where Marie Mutsuki Mockett’s father was raised. Mockett, who grew up in bohemian Carmel, California, with her father and her Japanese mother, knew little about farming when she inherited this land. Her father had all but forsworn it. In American Harvest, Mockett accompanies a group of evangelical Christian wheat harvesters through the heartland at the invitation of Eric Wolgemuth, the conservative farmer who has cut her family’s fields for decades. As Mockett follows Wolgemuth’s crew on the trail of ripening wheat from Texas to Idaho, they contemplate what Wolgemuth refers to as “the divide,” inadvertently peeling back layers of the American story to expose its contradictions and unhealed wounds. She joins the crew in the fields, attends church, and struggles to adapt to the rhythms of rural life, all the while continually reminded of her own status as a person who signals “not white,” but who people she encounters can’t quite categorize. American Harvest is an extraordinary evocation of the land and a thoughtful exploration of ingrained beliefs, from evangelical skepticism of evolution to cosmopolitan assumptions about food production and farming. With exquisite lyricism and humanity, this astonishing book attempts to reconcile competing versions of our national story.
Author : Gordon Prain
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Urban agriculture
ISBN : 9970251376