The Edible Backyard

The Edible Backyard by Kath Irvine is an essential companion for anyone looking to transform their garden into a flourishing, organic paradise. This comprehensive guide takes you through every step needed to grow a variety of vegetables, fruits, and herbs in your own garden, ensuring a continuous supply of fresh produce all year round.

Gardening expert Kath Irvine shares insights and practical advice drawn from over two decades of experience in the field of organic gardening. This step-by-step manual is rich with Kath's engaging, hands-on wisdom, combined with her characteristic humour. It covers essential topics such as garden design, the right tools and equipment, seasonal planting recommendations, soil fertility, and the basics of seed-saving. Additionally, it provides effective strategies for managing pests and diseases and integrates organic and permaculture gardening methods into any home garden setup.

Through a detailed chronicle of a year spent cultivating her own backyard, Kath illustrates how you can achieve a year-round harvest with minimal wastage. By following her expert guidance, you will learn to produce bountiful crops through all seasons, transforming even the smallest space into a productive edible landscape.

The book is richly illustrated with hundreds of stunning photographs and informative hand-drawn illustrations. These visuals present smart design concepts and practical planting plans, accommodating gardens of various shapes and sizes. Whether you're working with a sprawling backyard or a compact urban plot, The Edible Backyard offers valuable insights to maximise your garden's yield.

Kath Irvine is the perfect mentor for gardeners at any skill level. This clear and thorough book is an ideal resource for beginners setting up a new garden, intermediate gardeners fine-tuning their techniques, and advanced green-thumbs seeking to deepen their understanding of sustainable gardening practices.

With The Edible Backyard, you'll not only learn how to grow healthy, organic produce but also create a garden that is in harmony with nature, providing nourishment for both your body and soul.