Urban Agriculture : Ideas and Designs for the New Food Revolution

You don't have to journey to a rural paradise to find the farm of the future. It's your neighbor’s suburban lawn, the roof of your uptown condominium, or the co-op market garden in the vacant lot down the street. __Urban Agriculture__ is a detailed look at how food is taking root in our cities. It offers inspirational advice and working examples to help you dig in and become more self-sufficient with your own food choices. Taking the local food movement to its next logical step, this fully illustrated, design-rich guide presents a cornucopia of proven ideas for: * Windowsill and container growing * Edible landscaping * Farming the commons * Community gardening from allotments to collectives and community orchards * Taking urban agriculture to the next level with creative spaces, bigger lots, and higher yields __Urban Agriculture__ is about shaping a new food system that values people and the planet above profits. First-time farmers and green thumbs alike will be inspired to get growing by working examples and expert interviews. Proving that the city of the future will be green and tasty, this book is packed with edible solutions for anyone keen to join the new food revolution. **David Tracey** is a journalist, environmental designer, and the author of __Guerrilla Gardening: A Manualfesto__. The director of EcoUrbanist in Vancouver, he is an advocate for all those reclaiming our right to great food through urban agriculture. You don't have to journey to a rural paradise to find the farm of the future. It's your neighbor's suburban lawn, the roof of your uptown condominium, or the co-op market garden in the vacant lot down the street. Urban Agriculture is a detailed look at how food is taking root in our cities. It offers inspirational advice and working examples to help you dig in and become more self-sufficient with your own food choices. Taking the local food movement to its next logical step, this fully-illustrated, design-rich guide presents a cornucopia of proven ideas for: Windowsill and balcony growing Edible landscaping Farming the commons Community gardening, from allotments to orchards Taking urban agriculture to the next level with creative spaces, bigger lots and higher yields. Urban Agriculture is about shaping a new food system that values people and the planet above profits. First-time farmers and green thumbs alike will be inspired by working examples and expert interviews to get growing.Proving that the city of the future will be green and tasty, this book is packed with edible solutions for anyone keen to join the new food revolution. The Farm Of The Future Might Be Your Neighbor's Suburban Lawn, The Roof Of Your Uptown Condominium, Or The Co-op Market Garden In The Vacant Lot Down The Street. Urban Agriculture Is A Detailed Look At The Next Logical Step In The Local Food Movement. It Offers Inspirational Advice And Working Examples To Help You Dig In And Become More Self-sufficient With Your Own Food Choices--jacket. Introduction -- Home Sweet Farm : Kitchen Gardens In The Kitchen -- Condo Acres : Container Farming For Confined Spaces -- Edible Estates : Adding Food To Home Garen Design -- The Way Back : From Backyard To Cropland -- The Popular Front : Plant Your Food Flag -- Go Public : Eat Your City -- Return Of The Commons : Growing Community -- Speak For The Trees : Up With Public Orchards -- New Urban Farms : Big-ish Is Better-ish -- City Food Of The Future : Whiz-bang Or Wtf? David Tracey. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Urban Agriculture is packed with ideas and designs for anyone interested in joining the new food revolution. First-time farmers and green thumbs alike will find advice on growing healthy, delicious, affordable food in urban settings. From condo balconies to community orchards, cities are coming alive with crops. Get growing! This book is packed with ideas and designs for anyone interested in joining the new food revolution. First-time farmers and green thumbs alike will find advice on growing healthy, delicious, affordable food in urban settings. From condo balconies to community orchards, cities are coming alive with crops. Get growing! The new food revolution happening right where you live GAR028000,book