Publisher's Synopsis
Polyculture is a way of growing a mix of different plants in a single garden plot. (As opposed to a monoculture, where every garden plot only has a single plant.) Planting in polyculture is a great way to generate more harvests with less headaches. This Book is a practical manual for the design and management of a polyculture garden. Simple, straightforward instructions guide the reader through: Getting started - site assessment and planning Tending the forest garden - maintaining soil health, succession planning, mulching, pruning and more The fruits of your labor - crop profiles, harvest, storage, nutrition and recipes.