Grow up If you have limited outdoor space and would like to grow your food, this invaluable guide will help you transform previously plant-free zones into thriving, beneficial, and utterly beautiful food-growing areas. Using special containers, you can grow a wide range of edible crops--and grab a salad for lunch without getting your feet wet. The book covers using a wide variety of containers and details how to make them; making the most of wall boxes and hanging baskets; creating edible roof gardens; planning and growing crops on green roofs, including on sheds; and a directory of plants...

Reduce a garden's impact on both the environment and the wallet, this book shows readers the way to ensure a healthy harvest from an environmentally friendly garden. It covers information on the newest and safest natural fertilizers and pest control methods, composting, cultivation without chemicals and more.