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Edible Forest Gardens, Vol. 2: Ecological Design And Practice For Temperate-Climate Permaculture

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The more I use this book the more I realize how much is in here. There's not a time that I turn to the book for a specific piece of information and don't end up reading into other aspects that relate to the question at hand. The authors have chased down most any question to their logical, and integrated, extents. It's quite astounding that this much necessary and applicable information exists now under one cover. An essential reference for ecological land use. Many thanks to people dedicated enough to take the time and effort to share this much insight and information with the world at large. I am sure it will prove to be a crucial resource for survival many decades into the future.

It's no surprise to learn that Dave and Eric worked for seven years to write the Edible Forest Gardens books; the depth and breadth of permaculture knowledge that they present is incredible. Although I've heard some say that these books are not an easy read, I've found them to be fascinating, enjoyable and indispensable.

I started my journey into permaculture with Gaia's Garden by Toby Hemenway, then decided to plant an edible forest in the back yard, so I purchased Volume 2 of Edible Forest Gardens, since it covers the practical consideration of forest gardening. Although this book is written so it can stand on its own, I also highly recommend volume 1, which focuses on the ecological vision and theory for temperate climate permaculture.

Highly recommended!

Edible forest gardens Vol 2 deals with the design and practical side of creating a forest garden.
Having read Mollison's text and just about every other text I could get my hands on re:permaculture I had a reasonable amount of background knowledge and had got to the point where many of the books seemed to be rehashed versions of Mollisons. Not so this book.
In every chapter I found snippets of information I hadn't come across yet. Practical advice, and general 'of course..so simple!' moments abound in this extremely comprehensive text.
What I especially liked is the considerations of the "many' ways of creating a garden, rather than dictating one prescribed method. The book provides all the information and encourages the reader to find what fits to apply to their own situation. It gave me the confidence to experiment and try things out 'my' way.

My only critique (and it's a minor one) is that there are a few occasions when the authors repeat themselves a few too many times. I get that they're trying to hammer home the points they are making on those occasions, but with the book being so very lengthy and very inspiring...this reader didn't want to waste any time before getting out in the garden. I skimmed sections because of it.

Overall an incredible book - if you are looking for 1 definitive text on this subject, I'd say buy this one. Heartily recommended.

Very nice for practical information. I hope to build a edible forest soon. I will see the results in some years.