{"product_id":"the-food-forest-handbook-9780865718128","title":"The Food Forest Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow a Thriving, Edible Backyard Ecosystem \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTurn any yard into a productive, low-maintenance food forest that produces fresh fruit, nuts, and vegetables year after year—while regenerating soil, attracting pollinators, and building climate resilience. Perfect for urban lots, suburban yards, or rural homesteads. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Learn \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrounded in permaculture principles and decades of hands-on experience, The Food Forest Handbook gives you the tools to: Plan and design your forest garden for any space—from tiny urban plots to sprawling rural yards. Choose perennials, fruit and nut trees, shrubs, and vines that maximize biodiversity and ecological balance. Build healthy soil naturally using composting, mulching, and succession planning. Manage your food forest year-round with pruning, water systems, pest management, and maintenance strategies. Harvest and preserve your bounty with crop profiles, storage tips, and delicious recipes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Matters \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFood forests work with \u003cstrong\u003enature, not against it\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you sustainable abundance, beauty, and resilience for generations. By following these strategies, you'll grow your own food, support local ecosystems, and create a backyard that benefits people, wildlife, and the planet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Darrell Frey \u003c\/strong\u003e— Owner of Three Sisters Farm, author of \u003cem\u003eBioshelter Market Garden\u003c\/em\u003e, and permaculture teacher for 30+ years. He has inspired thousands of gardeners to create regenerative, productive landscapes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichelle Czolba \u003c\/strong\u003e— Co-owner of Pittsburgh Permaculture and co-founder of the Hazelwood Food Forest. With decades of experience in perennial design and sustainable systems, Michelle brings deep practical knowledge to every step of creating a food forest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCall to Action \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStart your edible ecosystem today—get \u003cem\u003eThe Food Forest Handbook \u003c\/em\u003eand begin creating a regenerative, resilient backyard that feeds your family and nurtures the planet. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darrell Frey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42956035424374,"sku":"9780865718128","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/1374\/6550\/files\/CoreSourceHub_fd31e135-ff3a-4c2a-87cd-30737d5d5950.jpg?v=1767713271","url":"https:\/\/ingramacademic.com\/products\/the-food-forest-handbook-9780865718128","provider":"Ingram Academic \u0026 Professional","version":"1.0","type":"link"}