Rurbanite Handbook - Couverture souple

Mitchell, Alex

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Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0857830724 ISBN 13 : 9780857830722

Editeur : Kyle Books, 2013

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In cities around the world, we are redefining our sense of urban living. No longer satisfied with a grey, sterile metropolis, we want the best of both worlds - the energy and diversity of the city, but a connection with nature too. Filled with practical advice, projects and inspiring stories from bus stop landscapers, guerilla gardeners, urban homesteaders and rooftop beekeepers from all over the world, The Rurbanite illustrates how our cityscapes are being transformed and shows you how enjoyable and simple it is to: *turn your back garden into an urban homestead *put a green roof on your garden shed *plant to encourage wildlife *guerrilla garden *keep bees, hens, quails, ducks *learn to identity the wild flowers growing out of cracks in the pavement *turn ex-industrial sites into vibrant community gardens

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Revue de presse :

'A how-to manual for those wanting to have their own bit of urban country, it covers all aspects of the rurbanite lifestyle'Grazia

'An accessible guide to why, how and what you can do in order to live a more self-sufficient country-style life in an urban environment, be it with pots, balconies, yards, allotments or even community gardens. Find out how to add a green roof to your garden shed, keep bees and chickens, and which plants to grow to encourage urban wildlife to visit your outdoor space.' Homes & Gardens

'Filled with practical advice, projects and inspiring stories from bus stop landscapers, urban homesteaders and rooftop beekeepers from all over the world, The Rurbanite, by Alex Mitchell illustrates how our cityscapes are being transformed and shows you how enjoyable and simple it is to turn your back garden into an urban homestead, plant to encourage wildlife and learn to identify the wild flowers growing out of cracks in the pavement.'Choice Magazine

'This is a wonderful book for space-starved urban dwellers who still yearn to connect with nature, have a go at growing fruit and veg and delve further into rural pursuits such as bee-keeping, jam making and bird watching.' --Naomi Schillinger, Garden Answers

Pr�sentation de l'�diteur :

Do you eye that derelict patch of ground on your way to work and dream of turning it into a vegetable garden?
Do you love living in the city but fantasise about keeping hens?
Do you look at the weeds by the bus stop and wonder if they'd make a nice salad?
Then you're a rurbanite. You have a passion for the countryside but no intention of actually leaving the city. Don't worry you're not alone. You're part of a growing band of people who want the best of both worlds.

City people want to hold onto the energy and diversity of urban life, but don't want to sacrifice that sense of harmony with nature. The Rurbanite shows you everything you need to achieve both, proving you don't have to move to the country to meet nature head on. Learn how to grow your own fruit and vegetables in the city however small your space, turn ex-industrial sites into vibrant community gardens, plant to attract wildlife, put a green roof on your garden shed, be a guerrilla gardener, keep bees, hens, quails, ducks and learn to identity the wild flowers growing out of cracks in the pavement.

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