Forest Gardening with Robert Hart

Harts Forest Gardening introduces a way of working alongside nature an approach that results in great productivity with minimal maintenance and a method for transforming even a small cottage garden into a diverse and inviting habitat for songbirds butterflies and other wildlife Based on the model of a natural woodland a forest garden incorporates a wide variety of useful plants including fruit and nut trees perennial herbs and vegetables Robert Hart blends history philosophy anthropology and seasonal gardening wisdom which together comprise a remarkable testament to the pleasures of handsoff as well as handson gardening Practical features include Design guidelines for creating your own perennial foodproducing garden Lists of recommended plants and varieties An explanation of how plants in different levels or stories from ground covers to fullsized treescoexist and interact in a healthy and productive landscape