Small Space Organics

by Josh Byrne

This book follows the development of a small urban garden in Fremantle, Western Australia. Illustrated with technical diagrams, sketches and before-and-after photos, Small Space Organics charts a process for creating innovative, sustainable and stylish ways to incorporate organic food production into urban residential landscapes. It includes the latest research and techniques for permaculture, water conservation and propagation, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to create your own urban organic food garden.

Genres: Gardening, Nonfiction

240 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2013

About the author

Josh Byrne is an environmental scientist with a passion for sustainable gardening, appropriate technology and innovative environmental design. He is recognised in Australia as a national leader in sustainable landscape design and urban water management and is well known for his work as the Western Australan presenter for ABC TV’s Gardening Australia program. Josh is a regular contributor to Gardening Australia magazine.

Reviews

[Charlotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've never been very interested in gardening, but I have recently become inspired by Josh's book. Not only is it absolutely beautiful to hold, touch, look at, it is extremely informative, - and inspiring of course. Very excited to begin my new project of turning my back garden in to a veggie garden (sadly no chooks)

[Kylie Young · Rating 2 out of 5]

Tedious although useful information on worm farming, chicken keeping and planting schedules, I didn't take much else away from this.

[Emmahoogs · Rating 5 out of 5]

An extremely practical guide to thoughtful design and setting up systems for organic gardening. A guide book to simplify complex systems in a manner that is approachable and interesting - never dry or difficult to read. Highly recommend

[Oznasia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book tells the story of Josh Byrne's creation of a garden, with vegetables, fruit and native plants in a small yard in a home in Freemantle, Western Australia. 'Small Space Organics' contains much useful information that would be helpful for anyone setting up a similar style of garden in Australia (and perhaps elsewhere too, but to a lesser degree). There are chapters that thoroughly cover water systems, food systems, habitat, soil building, maintenance, propagation and more. Illustrated with sketches, diagrams and many photographs.

[John Mcpheat · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book both fascinating and tedious, if that's possible. I loved the idea of Josh's garden project and love what he did ... but he describes it in such detail. Which would be very helpful if I was going to do something similar, but since I'm not ...