Pathways to Abundant Gardens: A Pictorial Guide to Successful Organic Growing

This book is for those who are looking for inspiration and guidance in growing their own food using natural methods. It highlights the voices of over twenty of outstanding gardeners, people who have lived and breathed gardening for many years. Many of them have certified organic gardens and farms all adhere to practices that meet or exceed organic standards recognized worldwide. Even though all the people interviewed live in Hawaii, their advice and experience transcends geographic location and is globally relevant. Although this book presents some how-to information, its primary purpose is to inspire novice and experienced gardeners. Most people have rarely had the opportunity to see a range of vibrant, diverse organic gardens, and these photos will give them a taste of what is certainly hiding in their own neighborhoods. Nothing substitutes for real-life experience, so hopefully this book will lead readers to seek out master gardeners in their community for locally-relevant specifics. A brief list of resource materials recommended by the interviewed gardeners appears at the end of each chapter.