The Urban Food Forester: Creating a Low Maintenance Edible Garden Inspired by Nature, by bestselling author of The Urban Farmer
By (Author) Justin Calverley
ABC Books
ABC Books
26th August 2025
Australia
General
Non Fiction
Gardening: fruit and vegetables
Garden design and planning
Self-sufficiency and sustainable lifestyle(s)
Sustainability
635
Paperback
224
Width 210mm, Height 240mm, Spine 16mm
763g
Bestselling author of The Urban Farmer
Growing your own fruit, veggies and herbs can be time-consuming if you use a traditional approach of planting annuals every year. But there is another way. By harnessing the power of perennials, trees and shrubs, you can establish a thriving ecosystem that requires minimal upkeep - perfect for busy people.
Justin Calverley, author of the bestselling The Urban Farmer, reveals the secrets of our woodlands and how their low-maintenance model can revolutionise our outdoor spaces. Known as 'food forests', these self-sustaining backyard ecosystems focus on long-living perennial plantings. A food forest garden, once established, will continue to give back year after year, reducing maintenance and increasing biodiversity.
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, you'll learn the practical steps to creating a garden that will provide lasting benefits for you, your family and the environment.