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The Living Soil Handbook: The NoTill Grower's Guide to Ecological Market Gardening,Used
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Principles and farmtested practices for notill market gardeningfor healthier, more productive soil!From the host of the popular The NoTill Market Garden Podcastheard around the world with nearly one million downloads!Discovering how to meet the soils needs is the key task for every market gardener. In this comprehensive guide, Farmer Jesse Frost shares all he has learned through experience and experimentation with notill practices on his home farm in Kentucky and from interviews and visits with highly successful market gardeners in his role as host of The NoTill Market Garden Podcast.The Living Soil Handbook is centered around the three basic principles of notill market gardening: Disturb the soil as little as possible Keep it covered as much as possible Keep it planted as much as possible.Farmer Jesse then guides readers in applying those principles to their own garden environment, with their own materials, to meet their own goals.Beginning with an exploration of the importance of photosynthesis to living soil, Jesse provides indepth information on: Turning over beds Using compost and mulch Path management Incorporating biology, maintaining fertility Cover cropping Diversifying plantings through intercropping Production methods for seven major cropsThroughout, the book emphasizes practical information on all the best tools and practices for growers who want to build their livelihood around maximizing the health of their soil.Farmer Jesse reminds growers that as possible is the mantra for protecting the living soil: disturb the soil as little as you possibly can in your context. He does not believe that growers should anguish over what does and does not qualify as notill. If you are using a tool to promote soil life and biology, thats the goal. Jesses goal with The Living Soil Handbook is to provide a comprehensive set of options, materials, and fieldtested practices to inspire growers to design a soilnurturing notill system in their unique garden or farm ecosystem."[A] practical, informative debut. . . .Gardeners interested in sustainable agriculture will find this a great place to start."Publishers Weekly"Frost offers a comprehensive, sciencebased, sympathetic, wholly practical guide to soil building, that most critical factor in vegetable gardening for market growers and home gardeners alike. A gift to any vegetable plot that will keep on giving."Booklist (starred review)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of The Living Soil Handbook? A: The Living Soil Handbook emphasizes principles and practices for no-till market gardening, aimed at enhancing soil health and productivity.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of The Living Soil Handbook is Jesse Frost, who is also the host of The No-Till Market Garden Podcast.
- Q: What are the key principles discussed in the book? A: The book centers around three key principles: disturbing the soil as little as possible, keeping it covered as much as possible, and keeping it planted as much as possible.
- Q: How many pages does The Living Soil Handbook have? A: The Living Soil Handbook has 304 pages.
- Q: What type of gardening does this book focus on? A: The book focuses on no-till market gardening, which aims to promote healthier soil through minimal disturbance.
- Q: Is The Living Soil Handbook suitable for beginners? A: Yes, The Living Soil Handbook provides practical information and guidance that is suitable for both beginners and experienced gardeners.
- Q: What are some topics covered in the book? A: The book covers topics such as composting, cover cropping, soil fertility, and production methods for various crops.
- Q: When was The Living Soil Handbook published? A: The Living Soil Handbook was published on July 8, 2021.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The Living Soil Handbook is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Can this book help with sustainable agriculture practices? A: Yes, The Living Soil Handbook offers insights and practices that align with sustainable agriculture, making it beneficial for market growers and home gardeners.