Baker:The Home-Scale Forest Garden

"The Home-Scale Forest Garden" by Dani Baker is a comprehensive guide aimed at gardeners and growers of all experience levels. It provides a detailed roadmap for creating an edible forest garden that is both aesthetically pleasing and productive. Baker shares her personal experiences and insights from her journey as a forest gardener, including the challenges and successes she has encountered along the way. The book covers over 100 cold-hardy berry bushes, fruit and nut trees, perennial vegetables, herbs, edible flowers, and mushrooms. It encourages readers to work with nature and create a sustainable, diverse ecosystem that spans various garden spaces, from small gardens to larger plots. The practical advice and honest reflections on her experiments make this book a valuable resource for anyone looking to expand their growing possibilities.