 EDIBLE FOREST
GARDENS
Volume 1: Ecological Vision and Theory for Temperate
Climate Permaculture
Volume 2: Ecological Design and Practice for Temperate
Climate Permaculture
Dave Jacke, w/ Eric Toensmeier. “The first and
most definitive book on forest gardening theory and practice in North America.”
Two-volume manual spells out & 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. Volume II moves
on to practical considerations: concrete ways to design, establish, &
maintain a forest garden. Presents case studies & examples, plus
tables, illustrations, and a “plant matrix” that lists hundreds of the
best edible & useful species. The volumes together offer an advanced
course in ecological gardening. Vol. I – 8-1/2 x 11, 396p, full color,
b&w charts & illustrations, 2005; Vol. II - 8-1/2 x 11, 672p, full
color, b&w charts & illustrations, 2005. OVERSIZE
E8792 (Vol. I, hardcover) ..........US $75.00
CAN $88.95
E8806 (Vol. II, hardcover) ..........US $75.00
CAN $88.95
E2608 (2 Volumes, hc) ..........US $150.00 CAN
$177.90
THE WOODLAND
GARDEN: Planting in Harmony with Nature
Roy Forster, Alex Downie. A practical “how-to”
guide to creating a natural "woodland" in almost any size garden, anywhere
in N.A.. Features hundreds of plant species ideally suited for the
four layers of the forest (trees, shrubs, vines & ground covers).
Everything you need to get started. Easy-to-follow, clearly illustrated.
9-3/4 x 9-3/4, 192p, 80 color photos, b&w illustrations, December 2003.
W6113 paperback ..........US $24.95 CAN $35.00
THE AMERICAN
WOODLAND GARDEN: Capturing the Spirit of the Deciduous Forest
Rick Darke. This award-winning author promotes
and illustrates a garden aesthetic based on the strengths and opportunities
of the woodland. An alphabetical listing of woodland plants offers
useful advice for every garden emphasizing native trees, shrubs, vines,
ferns, grasses, sedges, and flowering perennials that fit the forest aesthetic.
Photos show both the natural palette of plants in the wild and the effects
achieved with them in garden settings. 10 x 11, 378p, 738 color photos,
4 color charts, 2 line drawings, 1 map, 2002.
A5454 hardcover ..........US $49.95 CAN $69.95
FOREST GARDENING:
Cultivating an Edible Landscape
Robert Hart. An English classic updated for North
America. A good introduction to permaculture. Create your own
perennial food-producing garden based on a model of a natural woodland
with its many levels of growth from ground covers to tree canopies. 5-3/8
x 8-3/8, 224p, color photos, b&w illustrations, 1996.
F1849 paperback ..........US $17.95 CAN
$24.95
HOW TO MAKE
A FOREST GARDEN
Patrick Whitefield. An "all you need to know" guide
to creating a forest garden - a food-producing garden based on the model
of a natural woodland or forest. Contains descriptions of 100+ plants,
from fruit and nut trees, fruit bushes to perennial vegetables and herbs.
It can be tailored to fit any space, from a tiny urban backyard to a large
rural garden. 8 x 11, 184p, b&w photos, drawings, 2000.
H0082 paperback ..........US $25.00 CAN $34.95
GROWING
WOODLAND PLANTS
Clarence & Eleanor Birdseye. Explains inter-relationships
of trees, wildflowers, ferns, bacteria and soil of woodlands, suggesting
ways of preparing large and small wildflower gardens. Describes when,
where, & how to gather woodland plants. Adds detailed information
on 200+ wildflowers and ferns. 5-3/8 x 8-1/2, 233p, 195 illustrations,
1951.
G6610 paperback ..........US $8.95 CAN $13.95
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