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The Essential Urban Farmer

by Novella Carpenter, Willow Rosenthal · 2011

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This practical guide is for people who want to grow food in cities, whether they have a backyard, a rooftop or only a sunny windowsill. Novella Carpenter and Willow Rosenthal, both experienced urban growers, walk readers through each stage of the process: choosing a site, planning the layout of a plot and raising vegetables and other crops. The book also looks at how a small garden might eventually become a business selling at a local market. Illustrated with photographs and drawings, it is written for beginners as well as more seasoned gardeners who want to build a local, ethical food supply in the middle of the city.

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