Written by an acknowledged expert, this friendly guide will help you grow food in whatever space you have large or small, rural or urban with minimal bought in inputs, and maximum satisfaction.

Next I turned to the pruning section, an area I have yet to learn and practice myself, I was not really sure why people pruned fruit trees but now I understand how pruning increases crops, reduces diseases and makes harvesting easier. Patrick describes his minimalist ways – and the sometimes mysterious sounding permaculture principles and tactics – in simple, common sense, gardening terms. You have the right to view these pages and where applicable, to copy these pages and any images to a cache for reference by yourself only at a later date.Putting the right plant in the right place, so that it thrives rather than looking ill because the conditions don’t suit it. Some of my favorite bits included the tips for small gardens, and the perennial vegetables and self-seeders.

I found it almost a complete practical gardening course that you can use as needed, a series of easy to follow practicals you will be itching to get out and try. Minimalist gardening appeals to all gardeners – every grower is excited by the prospect of increased yields and decreased effort – it’s a dream for anyone trying to combine food growing with a busy life or ageing body. the true significance of Whitefield s ideas was not adequately acknowledged during his lifetime, but his influence will survive him. If you purchase an audiobook from our site, it will only be available through our partner, Glassboxx via the Glassboxx player for iOS, Android, Windows, or Mac.

After Patrick's death, there were obituaries in The Telegraph, The Guardian and on BBC Radio 4, and tributes to him from all over the world on social media. This collection of Patrick Whitfield's pioneering writings explores the cutting edge of permaculture gardening that is eminently practical and visionary all at the same time. Especially if neighbouring growers have spent years putting huge effort into digging, clearing, weeding, eliminating undesirables and feel proud of their efforts to keep their plot one of the most exemplary for well dug neatness. Big thanks are due to Permanent Publications for bringing these articles together into this very accessible and easy reading new reference book.