Permaculture Gardening for the Absolute Beginner
Follow Nature's Map to Grow Your Own Organic Food with Confidence and Transform Any Backyard Into a
By: All We Need Publishing, Josie Beckham
Paperback | 16 August 2023
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Ready to unlock the secrets to a lush garden oasis, even if you've never held a trowel in your life? Tired of old, boring gardening books?
Ahhh, livin' the dream. Your own delicious organic food forest growing right outside your window. A harvest so bountiful, it feeds you, your family, and the whole neighborhood. Year-round abundance. Yummy homegrown tomatoes. What a life!
Sounds like true wealth, doesn't it?
And yet, sometimes, that dream can seem so far out of reach. Have you ever felt this way?
Anxious about depending on an unpredictable, overburdened food supply chain? Fed up with ever-increasing grocery prices and chemical-laden produce?
You want to break free! But you feel overwhelmed or underqualified, not sure you have enough space, money, or time. "Am I hopelessly stuck?!"
Permaculture comes in with solutions to all these problems by unveiling nature's blueprint to a thriving garden that takes care of itself. And guess what? It works with any size space, or budget, and you don't have to know a thing about gardening to get started.
In Permaculture Gardening for the Absolute Beginner, you will:
- Discover the game-changing principles of permaculture and how to apply them to your life and garden right now, no matter how busy you are.
- Master the art of tailored garden design, choosing the best plants for your unique setup, and building on what you've already got.
- Fully equip your gardener's tool belt with 20+ strategic gardening techniques that can be used on any budget and in any space.
- Learn the A to Z of confident gardening - from starting seeds, to caring for plants, and finally reaping your harvest.
- Harness the power of resources already freely available to you - like rainwater, building materials, and even food scraps and pesky weeds.
- Tap into your soil's hidden potential by finding out exactly what's going on underground and how to optimize your soil's health.
- Expand your micro-Eden by incorporating animal life into your design.
- Multiply your time and harvest with hacks to extend your growing season, and preserve your seeds and crops, so you never have to be without fresh, organic food.
- Fearlessly overcome any obstacle with all-natural strategies to combat pests, diseases, and common gardening setbacks.
- Get 3 power-packed bonuses: comprehensive guides on companion planting, guild planting, and composting.
... And that's just a taste of what's inside.
This book really is for the absolute beginner. We're going to cover all the basics with an easy-to-digest, motivating, hold-you-by-the-hand approach, and allow nature to do the heavy lifting.
We'll help you discover your green thumb that's been there all along.
We'll take good care of our fellow human and our planet ...
And we'll have a lot of fun doing it.
Friend, you really can live the dream, and make it your reality. It all starts with one step ...
Are you ready to step into the good life? Then get this book now! Your slice of paradise awaits you!
Industry Reviews
Award Winner:
â Best Book Awards 2023
â American Legacy Book Awards 2023
â American Writing Awards 2023
â Reader Ready Awards 2024
â Royal Dragonfly Awards 2023
â Firebird Book Awards 2023
â Reader Views Literary Awards 2023
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"Who would have guessed that a gardening book could be such an enjoyable read? ... Not only inviting and informative but also genuinely inspiring ... the best permaculture/gardening how-to book I've ever read!"
~ C.E. Flores for Reedsy Discovery
"I really enjoyed reading this. Beckham has a lot of enthusiasm for permaculture gardening, and she makes this a fun topic!"
~ Paige Lovitt for Reader Views
"I loved reading Permaculture Gardening for the Absolute Beginner ... Whether you are a novice like me or an advanced gardener, this book is an ideal resource."
~ Vernita Naylor for Readers' Favorite
"I am a landscape planner, designer, and permaculture consultant ... Well this is THE book for gardening. From now on, this will be the main book I recommend to my clients who are beginners, inspired by permaculture, and have no idea where to begin ... An essential companion book for those getting started."
~ Grant Depoy (Goodreads)
"Beckham's book fulfills its promise to instill confidence in new gardeners. Her passion and ability to simplify complex concepts make it an essential companion for those venturing into permaculture."
~ Ola (Goodreads)
"This book is a living book. Reading it makes you feel like you are sitting by your garden with a friend ..."
~ Nathalie Claire (Goodreads)
"A masterpiece on permaculture!"
~ Patrick Simbeye (Goodreads)
"This book is an absolute must for everyone. My kids know that this will stay in our family's library for generations to come."
~ Prickly Pearadise Homestead (Amazon)
"Beckham has written a step-by-step guide to help beginner gardeners, filled with encouragement, humor, and anecdotal stories that make it highly entertaining and fun to learn!"
~ Sarah Lawton (Goodreads)
"You won't believe the number of permaculture books collecting dust on my shelf, all of them seemingly too complex and dry. But then there's Permaculture Gardening for the Absolute Beginner by Josie Beckham, and it's like stumbling upon a hidden treasure chest in the world of gardening."
~ Tina Tolle (Goodreads)
"It's beautifully written and removes all intimidation about a seemingly complex subject. You will feel like your best friend is walking you down permaculture lane mentoring you in every aspect of the subject.
~ Kristi J (Goodreads)
"Josie Beckham has a gift for explaining complex concepts in easy-to-understand ways ... There seems to be nothing Josie has not thought of, and I can heartily recommend this book."
~ Janelle Komorowski (Goodreads)
"This book went beyond my expectations. There are no questions left unanswered. This will be my go-to for all my permaculture needs."
~ B'Elanna (Amazon Canada)
"It's like having my own cheerleader encouraging me to get started with the smallest steps that are right for me."
~ EnnEll (Amazon)
"This book is my go-to for knowledge, inspiration and happy gardening."
~ Lidia (Amazon Canada)
"This book really answers all the questions a beginner like me is asking ... Yes, this is the handbook I needed!"
~ Ivy Makelin (Goodreads)
"This is the book I wish I had when I first felt a desire to plant a seed."
~ Audun Bartnes (Goodreads)
ISBN: 9781962344012
ISBN-10: 1962344010
Published: 16th August 2023
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 332
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: LIGHTNING SOURCE INC
Dimensions (cm): 22.86 x 15.24 x 1.75
Weight (kg): 0.45
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