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Book

The essential urban farmer

Call Number

  • 635.977 C296 (CEN)

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Publication Information

New York, N.Y. : Penguin Books, 2011.

Physical Description

xvi, 576 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Summary

Two experts in urban gardening provide advice for city dwellers looking to plant herbs, tomatoes, and more on windowsills, fire escapes, and other urban places and to incorporate the principles of ethical food.

Contents

  • Designing your urban farm
  • Raising city vegetables and fruits
  • Raising city animals.

Subjects

Added Authors

Willow Rosenthal