The Forest Garden Principle - Sandra and Michael Skala - Permaculture Non-Fiction Book

Use diversity, harvest in a relaxed manner and simply let nature do its thing – according to the principles of the forest.

Does a forest garden sound like a huge project? Not at all – size doesn't matter; even your balcony can accommodate a mini-forest garden . Take inspiration from nature's cycles and cultivate your own food forest in seven layers. The best part? Over time, your garden will grow and provide for itself almost entirely. Then all that's left to do is harvest, enjoy, and admire the incredible diversity you've created – let's get started with permaculture! Sandra and Michael Skala provide practical step-by-step instructions and brilliant tips for your forest garden project: from the initial vision and planning to implementation, equipment, and plant care. So, let's get started: hatch a plan, design your plot, plant apple trees, raspberry bushes, thyme, and carrots, and learn from nature along the way.

Rooted from the treetops to deep in the earth: A multifunctional habitat for all
Your forest garden will soon be teeming with life, functioning as a well-oiled ecosystem. Because your forest garden isn't just a source of crisp vegetables, fruits, berries, fresh salads, herbs, and nuts – it's also a source of shade, a haven for beneficial insects, and a place to relax . But it gets even better: Fallen leaves become mulch, and the many ground cover plants keep the soil moist. This means: little work, bountiful harvest . And on top of that, the plants store massive amounts of CO2, foster biodiversity, and act as a windbreak. Absolutely brilliant, right? To help you keep track of everything, the book includes a comprehensive monthly calendar .

A concept for the future? Definitely!
The forest ecosystem is a truly ingenious model – incredibly fertile and resilient. These are qualities that industrial agriculture can only dream of. In this book, you'll discover a permaculture design method that allows you to grasp the future of gardening right from the root and plant it in your own patch of earth. Whether in your garden, on your balcony, or in the city: forest gardens contribute to climate protection and are a regenerative concept for a more livable future – on both a small and large scale.

Layer by layer to forest garden bliss
Plant your way to an edible forest paradise in 7 layers: from the treetops to the root vegetables in the soil. Space is no object , because with the ingenious tips and instructions from the two authors, you can start gardening according to the principles of the forest.

Make it easy for yourself
Because your forest garden is meticulously designed down to the last detail… modeled after nature itself. And: over time, it will practically sustain itself. Create a perfectly balanced ecosystem . And a habitat for you and countless animals.

Permaculture for the future
Monocultures are a thing of the past! In a forest garden, everything is in full swing; every tiny patch is used, both vertically and horizontally. This means: deluxe diversity, biodiversity, shade on hot summer days – and the very best, pesticide-free food.

This book is produced in a climate-positive way, printed using an environmentally friendly cradle-to-cradle process, and remains unpackaged and plastic-free.

Publisher: Löwenzahn
Number of pages: 280 pages, hardcover