| Description |
1 online resource (224 pages) |
| Access |
Access limited to subscribing institutions. |
| Summary |
A guide to organic vegetable gardens and small-scale farming with an emphasis on sustainability. Biodynamic farming, with its focus on ecological sustainability, has emerged as the gold standard in the organic gardening movement. Daron Joffe -- known as Farmer D -- has made it his mission to empower, educate, and inspire people to become conscientious consumers, citizens, and stewards of the land. In this engaging call to action, Farmer D teaches us to not only create sustainable gardens but also to develop a more holistic, community-minded approach to how our food is grown and how we live our lives in balance with nature. Illustrated with photographs of gardens designed by Farmer D as well as line drawings, the book is packed with advice on: Establishing a biodynamic garden Composting Soil composition and replenishment Controlling pests and disease Cooperative gardening practices Creating delicious meals with your home-grown produce In collaboration with a James Beard Award-nominated food journalist, Farmer D offers an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to make the world a greener place. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Subject |
GARDENING / Organic.
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Sustainable living.
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Gardening.
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Sustainable agriculture.
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Organic gardening.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Allen, Rinne, 1973- illustrator.
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Puckett, Susan, 1956- author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Joffe, Daron. Citizen farmers. New York : Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2014. 9781617691010 (paperback) : (DLC)2013945633 |
| Standard No. |
9781613126011 |
| ISBN |
9781613126011 (epub) |
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