The Urban Food Forester: Creating a Low Maintenance Food Garden Inspired by Nature

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Justin Calverley

The Urban Food Forester

Creating a Low Maintenance Food Garden Inspired by Nature

Justin Calverley

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ABC
26 August 2025

Sustainability; Self-sufficiency; Gardening; Garden design & planning; Gardening: growing fruit & vegetables; Specialised gardening methods

Bestselling author of The Urban Farmer

Growing your own fruit, veggies and herbs can be time-consuming if you use a traditional approach of planting annuals every year. But there is another way. By harnessing the power of perennials, trees and shrubs, you can establish a thriving ecosystem that requires minimal upkeep - perfect for busy people.

Justin Calverley, author of the bestselling The Urban Farmer, reveals the secrets of our woodlands and how their low-maintenance model can revolutionise our outdoor spaces. Known as 'food forests', these self-sustaining backyard ecosystems focus on long-living perennial plantings. A food forest garden, once established, will continue to give back year after year, reducing maintenance and increasing biodiversity.

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, you'll learn the practical steps to creating a garden that will provide lasting benefits for you, your family and the environment.

By: Justin Calverley
Imprint: ABC
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 763g
ISBN: 9780733343544
ISBN 10: 0733343546
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 26 August 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Justin Calverley is a horticultural expert with more than 30 years' experience and the bestselling author of The Urban Farmer. When not consulting or designing, Justin teaches numerous courses relating to sustainable food production in urban environments. He is in high demand on the presentation and public speaking circuit and is a regular broadcaster on 3RRR 'Breakfasters' and ABC 'Evenings'.