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Imagine all the good that would come if that land were dedicated to growing food instead! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eConverting unused areas of the landscape into food gardens\u003c\/b\u003e helps mitigate the effects of climate change, reduces food miles, improves food security, and allows us to be a better steward of our little slice of the planet. But how do you get started? Which plants do you choose? Is there \u003cb\u003ea series of best practices to follow to successfully convert your yard into an edible oasis\u003c\/b\u003e so that it's not just high-yielding, but it's also attractive? \u003ci\u003eGrowing an Edible Landscape\u003c\/i\u003e is here to help answer all of these questions and many more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSetting up an edible landscape\u003c\/b\u003e is much more than just placing a few tomato-filled raised beds in the middle of the lawn, though for some gardeners, this might be a logical place to start. The eventual goal, however, is to have \u003cb\u003ea landscape filled with layers of fruitful plants combined together to produce edible harvests for as many months of the year as possible\u003c\/b\u003e. To reach that end, there's much to plan and do to ensure your success. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Authors Gary Pilarchik of @therustedgarden and Dr. Chiara D'Amore have devised \u003cb\u003ethe perfect guidebook\u003c\/b\u003e to take you from \"turfgrass overwhelm\" to consistent \u003cb\u003eharvests of a huge diversity of homegrown edible plants\u003c\/b\u003e. And the best part is--you can create an edible paradise whether your yard is large or small, sunny or shaded, urban or rural, or level or sloped. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A few highlights of the systems and techniques outlined in these pages include: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The phases of \u003cb\u003ethe transformation process\u003c\/b\u003e and how they are different for everyone \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Real-world, \u003cb\u003esensible garden design options\u003c\/b\u003e for edible yards \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStep-by-step projects\u003c\/b\u003e to get growing today \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to \u003cb\u003echoose the edible plants\u003c\/b\u003e that are best for your conditions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePractical plant-care tips\u003c\/b\u003e for everything from seed starting to fertilizing and watering \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pick-and-choose menus to \u003cb\u003ehelp you combine productive plants\u003c\/b\u003e in an attractive way \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Ways in which your \u003cb\u003eedible landscape can cultivate community\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Also included are \u003cb\u003e25 profiles of common and uncommon plants for an edible yard\u003c\/b\u003e. From raspberries and asparagus to fruit trees and dandelions, these food plants are great additions to any edible landscape plan. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Start small or go big--it's your choice! By \u003cb\u003esaying goodbye to lawn and hello to an edible landscape\u003c\/b\u003e, you'll soon be starting on a deeply personal journey toward a more self-sufficient and flavorful life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGary Pilarchik\u003c\/b\u003e has been gardening for most of his life. His grandfather taught him about vegetable gardening in first grade, and it ignited a passion that has been with him ever since. Gary started his YouTube channel, \u003ci\u003eThe Rusted Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, in 2011 as a way to enjoy himself and teach others about gardening. He has since grown his following of dedicated subscribers, and started a second channel, \u003ci\u003eMy First Vegetable Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, a few years later to cater to first-time vegetable growers. His belief is that a garden wants to give, vegetables want to grow, and everyone can have a successful garden. Providing information and options in his videos, Gary's goal is to educate viewers so they can make informed choices about their gardens. He enjoys meeting gardeners from around the world through his social media reach and responds to every question and comment people leave for him. Gary sees vegetable gardening as a global hobby that brings people together across cultures and geographical boundaries. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Chiara D'Amore\u003c\/b\u003e is the Executive Director of the Community Ecology Institute, a non-profit organization working to cultivate communities in which people and nature thrive together. 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