num_pages: 256
description: You don't have to journey to a rural paradise to find the farm of the future. It's your neighbors 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 growingEdible landscapingFarming the commonsCommunity gardening from allotments to collectives and community orchardsTaking urban agriculture to the next level with creative spaces bigger lots and higher yieldsUrban 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.
language: English
title: Urban Agriculture: Ideas and Designs for the New Food Revolution
publisher: New Society Publishers