The Rooftop Growing Guide How to Transform Your Roof into a Vegetable Garden or Farm |
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| Author:
| Novak, Annie |
| ISBN: | 978-1-60774-708-6 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2016 |
| Publisher: | Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale
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| Imprint: | Ten Speed Press |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $23.00 |
Book Description:
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As more people experiment with growing their own food in urban and suburban areas, farms and edible gardens are popping up on rooftops across the country. But there can be challenges, as rooftop spaces have their own unique set of rules for soil maintenance, watering, crop management, installation, and more. Author Annie Novak founded America's first fully landscaped green roof farm, and her expertise shines in
The Rooftop Growing Guide, the first book for a general audience on...
More DescriptionAs more people experiment with growing their own food in urban and suburban areas, farms and edible gardens are popping up on rooftops across the country. But there can be challenges, as rooftop spaces have their own unique set of rules for soil maintenance, watering, crop management, installation, and more. Author Annie Novak founded America's first fully landscaped green roof farm, and her expertise shines in The Rooftop Growing Guide, the first book for a general audience on how to make an edible rooftop garden thrive. Novak has visited and interviewed rooftop farmers and gardeners across the country, so her advice works no matter where you live. With sample crop plans, case studies from around the country, and notes on harvesting, fertilizing, and more, The Rooftop Growing Guide provides inspiration and practical advice for a new generation of urban farmers and gardeners.