Discover a new, more dynamic and durable way to grow food in the
extremes of our changing climate in The Climate Change–Resilient
Vegetable Garden. Whether it’s water-usage restrictions, extended
heat waves, disastrous flooding, “super weeds,” or prolonged pest
lifecycles, the coming years will be filled with daunting challenges
for food growers around the world. What’s a gardener to do? Author
Kim Stoddart outlines a clear path toward building resilience in your
vegetable plants, your soil, and yourself. With actionable tasks that
reduce resource use, stabilize the garden’s ecosystem, and offer
regenerative solutions to the most challenging issues faced by
gardeners, Kim comes to the rescue with advice to help you weather
these storms with ease. Learn to: Foster adaptation by
selectively breeding your favorite veggie varieties for local growing
conditions Nurture biologically active soils that are better able to
support your plants Create bioswales, berms, and rain gardens to
improve your garden’s flood tolerance Plant windbreaks, erect cold
frames, and make mini hoop tunnels to protect plants from wind, snow,
and surprise frosts Enhance biodiversity in your garden to increase
pest predation and keep “bad” insects in check Discover intensive
planting techniques to improve yields while protecting your soil and
reducing water usage Select the most adaptable fruit and vegetable
crops to grow and tend them in a climate change–savvy way Recycle
rainwater, repurpose household items, and live lightly on the land for
a more resourceful gardening life Even long-time vegetable gardeners
will face unexpected challenges in the years to come. Take the time to
build resilience in yourself and your garden by shifting your thinking
today, and you’ll be prepared for the unpredictable future ahead.
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How to Grow Food in a Changing Climate
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780760384749
Publisert
2023
Utgiver
Quarto Publishing Group USA
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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