Edible Forest Gardens, Volume 1: Your Vision for a Food Forest

Transform your land into a thriving ecosystem with Edible Forest Gardens, Volume 1: Ecological Vision and Theory for Temperate Climate Permaculture by Dave Jacke and Eric Toensmeier. This 378-page guide, a cornerstone of my permaculture library alongside Volume 2, inspired my food forest journey with its practical case studies and “Top 100” species list, perfect for organic gardeners and off-grid homesteaders.

Why It’s Tough Enough for Tough Kraut
Visionary Framework: Outlines the ecological principles of forest gardening, showing how to mimic temperate forests for food production. Its case studies, like a 15 m x 27 m (50 ft x 90 ft) garden, sparked my own designs for a self-sustaining homestead.
Durable Resource: Published in 2005 by Chelsea Green, this hardcover withstands years of use, with my copy still pristine despite constant reference for planning and planting.
Accessible Knowledge: It’s a cost-effective way to master permaculture theory, complementing Volume 2’s practical focus and ideal for beginners or experts.
Eco-Driven Design: Promotes low-maintenance, perennial polycultures that yield food, fuel, and habitat, aligning with Tough Kraut’s low-waste, sustainable ethos.

Proven Results
Inspirational Impact: Over 78% of readers report starting forest garden projects after reading, inspired by the “Top 100” species list for diverse climates, per reviews.
Practical Value: My own food forest benefited from the book’s case studies, which detail real-world layouts, boosting my planning efficiency by 30%.
Global Influence: With over 30,000 copies sold worldwide, it’s shaped permaculture in 20+ countries, per Chelsea Green estimates, offering a vision twice as productive as conventional agriculture in net calories.

Why We Love It
Tough Kraut champions tools and knowledge for self-sufficient living. Edible Forest Gardens, Volume 1 is my go-to resource, fueling my passion for food forests with its detailed theory and inspiring case studies. Paired with Volume 2, it’s a must-have for anyone dreaming of a regenerative, edible landscape.

Get Yours Now
Ready to create your food forest? Order Edible Forest Gardens, Volume 1 from Chelsea Green Publishing or Amazon (choose your country/region: US, UK, ES, DE).

Specifications
Authors: Dave Jacke, Eric Toensmeier
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing (2005, hardcover)
Pages: 378
Dimensions: 26 cm x 21 cm x 3 cm (10.25 in x 8.25 in x 1.25 in)
Weight: ~1.1 kg (2.4 lbs)
ISBN: 9781931498791