<p>Want to grow food but have nothing larger than a balcony, windowsill, or a piece of wall? No problem! This is a gardening book with a difference. It will help you to grow your own fruit, vegetables, herbs, and even mushrooms in small spaces in the most ecological way possible. <em>Edible Cities</em> shows you why the urban landscape can be a great place for permaculture. Discover inside:</p><p>• Principles of permaculture</p><p>• Worldwide examples of urban gardening projects</p><p>• Ideas for flats and balconies</p><p>• Green roofs</p><p>• Vertical gardening and urban beekeeping</p><p>• Guerrilla gardening and successful community projects</p><p>• Illustrated practical techniques with clear instructions</p><p>• Preface and contributions by Sepp Holzer</p><p>• Urban case studies from cities all over the world.</p><p>Packed with inspiration and practical, fully illustrated ideas, discover how people around the world are inventing new growing opportunities and making them a reality with few resources and a lot of creativity. Find out how you, too, can plan and create your own urban growing paradise.</p>