garden plan as an adaption of the garden presented in
that work. The designs are varied and serve as examples
for what is possible. Remember, these are simply a
“jumping o(” place for ideas and approach. Use the
formats to develop your own plans.
When choosing a site for your garden, take into
consideration the amount of available direct sunlight.
Optimally, your garden area should have 11 hours of
sunlight or more; 7 hours may allow plants to grow
reasonably, and in some instances, 4 hours may work for
cool season crops (see this page).
Assure that there is an easily accessible water source
available as well as that the area is secure from
“predators.” Your garden will be considered very
attractive by many: including unwanted guests. A fence
will aid in keeping them at bay.
While planning, think about planting a wide range of
Iowers (composite Iowers preferably) and herbs to
attract thousands of pollinators and natural enemies of
insects that can become pests if your system is not in
balance. Five square feet of celery or parsley grown to
seed will serve as dramatic pollen feeding stations for
the predatory insects that eat or parasitize harmful
insects. In addition these crops produce organic matter
for the compost pile and tasty seed for cooking in the
kitchen. (See chapter 7, “An Interrelated Food-Raising
System,” for more information.)
The correct tools will make your gardening experience
more pleasurable and productive. Review each chapter
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