Keith Forrest
ASIN: B00UCNIDSQ
Publisher: Top Lock Press
Pages: 36
Rooftop gardens are becoming increasingly popular. They are a great way to produce fresh, local food in urban areas. “The Rooftop Garden: How to Build an Urban Farm” is the perfect beginners guide to starting your own rooftop garden, recommended for urban gardeners (current or aspiring) with a rooftop, deck, balcony or patio. This short book will walk you through all the aspect of starting an urban garden and producing vegetables, herbs and fruit for your own consumption or for sale.Topics include:•Introduction to Rooftop Gardening•Constructing a Rooftop Garden•Pots, Beds, and Potting Soil•Herbs for a Rooftop Garden•Vegetables for a Rooftop Garden•Fruit for a Rooftop Garden•Hydroponic Methods•Pests and Diseases•Useful Books and WebsitesHelp the Environment and YourselfGrowing food locally can be environmentally friendly, since it often has a low carbon footprint. Also, truly fresh food ...