Acknowledgements
Blessing
Preface
Holistic Design for Subtropical Climates
Holistic Gardening Methods
Permaculture Introduction
Assessing Your Landscape
Observation Checklists
Understanding Your Wants
Zones
Ideal Vegetable Garden Traits
Types of Gardens
Benefits of Raised Beds
Styles of Raised Beds
Borders
Container Gardens
Strategies for Starting
Quick Build
Rototilling
Slow Approach
Record Keeping
Tools
Soil Care
Cover Crops
Annual Soil Building Process
Fertilization
Fertilizers and Mineral Amendments
Biological Activators and Organic Matter
Compost
Cold Piles
Hot Piles
Compost Pile Considerations
Building a Pile
Harvesting Your Compost
Worm Composting
Water
Managing Rainwater
Free Water
Irrigation
Choosing Plants
Classification
Plant Families
Crop Rotation
Annual Vegetables
Long Cycle Crops
Herbs and Flowers
Propagation and Planting
Root Division
Cuttings
Seeding in Pots
Purchasing Plant Starts
Growing Plant Starts at Home
Fertilization of Seedlings
Planting in the Ground
Soil Preparations
Biointensive Design
Direct Seeding
Transplanting
Planting Rhythm
Weed Management
Pests and Diseases
Principles of Holistic Pest and Disease Management
Pest Control
Common Pests in Hawai‘i
Common Diseases in Hawai‘i
Harvesting
Timing
Leaves
Roots
Fruits
Food Safety
Storage
Seed Saving
Types of Seeds
Plant Anatomy
Maintaining Purity
Seed Quality
Collection, Cleaning, and Storage
Food Preparation
Glossary
Index
