"Edible Forest Gardens" is a groundbreaking two-volume work that
spells out and explores the key concepts of forest ecology and
applies them to the needs of natural gardeners in temperate
climates. Volume I lays out the vision of the forest garden and
explains the basic ecological principles that make it work. In
Volume II, Dave Jacke and Eric Toensmeier move on to practical
considerations: concrete ways to design, establish, and maintain
your own forest garden. Along the way they present case studies and
examples, as well as tables, illustrations, and a uniquely valuable
"plant matrix" that lists hundreds of the best edible and useful
species.
Taken together, the two volumes of "Edible Forest Gardens" offer an
advanced course in ecological gardening-one that will forever
change the way you look at plants and your environment.What is an
edible forest garden?An edible forest garden is a perennial
polyculture of multipurpose plants. Most plants regrow every year
without replanting: perennials. Many species grow together: a
polyculture. Each plant contributes to the success of the whole by
fulfilling many functions: multipurpose. In other words, a forest
garden is an edible ecosystem, a consciously designed community of
mutually beneficial plants and animals intended for human food
production. Edible forest gardens provide more than just a variety
of foods. The seven F's apply here: food, fuel, fiber, fodder,
fertilizer, and "farmaceuticals," as well as fun. A beautiful, lush
environment can be a conscious focus of your garden design, or a
side benefit you enjoy
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