Date of Award
2011
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelors
Department
Natural Sciences
First Advisor
McCord, Elzie
Keywords
Gardening, Small Spaces, Vegetable Gardening, Container Gardening, Home Gardening
Area of Concentration
Environmental Studies
Abstract
Small-scale edible gardening is a multifaceted solution to many of the environmental, dietary, social and economic issues of our time. This guide provides information on small scale organic growing methods with the intention of helping new gardeners grow food at home or in a community plot. I used information from new and classic gardening books, websites, magazines, blogs, and scientific articles. I drew from my experience gardening as well as from conversations with other gardeners. This guide consists of ideas, Do-It-Yourself (DIY) instructions, and reviews of products for gardening in small spaces such as balconies, terraces and windows. Methods for growing food in a backyard plot or community garden are also discussed. Explanations of essential gardening processes such as composting, starting seeds, watering and biological pest control is included. This thesis will be made available to the public as a free e-book. For now, it is online at: https://sites.google.com/site/gardenforfood/.
Recommended Citation
Nair, Mallika, "Homegrown Harvest A Beginner's Guide to Small-Scale Edible Gardening" (2011). Theses & ETDs. 4426.
https://digitalcommons.ncf.edu/theses_etds/4426