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"Great for new and experienced gardeners alike, Growing Perennial
Foods is worth the purchase for the recipes alone. The book
provides a short primer on general gardening topics, including
composting and pest control, along with individual
profiles for a wide variety of s, vegetables, and fruit. But,
more than the academic knowledge, you will experience the love
and passion Acadia Tucker has for the earth and making it a
better place for all to enjoy."–Gardening Products Review
"Right from the beginning of the book, you really get the idea
that not only does Acadia know what she's talking about, she is
passionate about it. This book isn't technical, but also doesn't
talk down to readers. Acadia is right there with you, explaining
everything, encouraging you, and giving you all the info you need
on growing various perennial foods. My favorite part is the
section on the challenges you might face. As anyone who has ever
grown a can tell you, one cannot simply and expect to
have a successful harvest. I found it very refreshing to have an
author write about pests, diseases, and growing problems. I also
appreciate that she covered tips on how to overcome them. Acadia
approaches gardening much the way we do at the National Gardening
Association -- ally, and with an eye toward working with
nature rather than against it. We are very impressed and excited
to see more of Acadia's work."–Trish Whitinger, COO, National
Gardening Association
"Beautifully written and illustrated, Growing Perennial Foods
will be a well-thumbed addition to your gardening library."–The
Northern Light
"In North America, we tend to think of perennials as primarily
ornamental rather than food-producing. Regenerative farmer Acadia
Tucker believes that taking cues from how s grow in the wild
will allow for cultivated gardens that produce bountiful harvests
while addressing concerns about global climate change. This guide
to creating a regenerative food garden starts with addressing the
existing soil and moves through all the steps needed to create a
y, nurturing bed. Tucker then recommends a variety of
perennial s, fruits, and vegetables, including information
for how to , grow, and harvest each, along with potential
challenges specific to each . One recipe is included for
each , with most of the recipes vegan or vegetarian. While
the majority of these s are able to survive winter in many
parts of North America, some are tender and will need to be moved
inside during cold months. A FAQ section and glossary are
appended."―Anne Heidemann, Booklist, American Library Association
"Right from the beginning of the book, you really get the idea
that not only does Acadia know what she's talking about, she is
passionate about it. This book isn't technical, but also doesn't
talk down to readers. Acadia is right there with you, explaining
everything, encouraging you, and giving you all the info you need
on growing various perennial foods. My favorite part is the
section on the challenges you might face. As anyone who has ever
grown a can tell you, one cannot simply and expect to
have a successful harvest. I found it very refreshing to have an
author write about pests, diseases, and growing problems. I also
appreciated that she covered tips on how to overcome them. Acadia
approaches gardening much the way we do at the National Gardening
Association – ally, and with an eye toward working with
nature rather than against it. We are very impressed and excited
to see more of Acadia's work."–Trish Whitinger, COO, National
Gardening Association
"Acadia Tucker’s Growing Perennial Foods is a must-have resource
for home gardeners looking to take their conservation efforts to
the next level. With hard-earned knowledge and conversational
clarity, Tucker demystifies the concepts of regenerative
agriculture, translates them to the garden level, and guides the
reader both philosophically and practically. Her focus on
perennial s provides an exciting and useful method of
enacting the principles of regenerative agriculture, one that any
sustainable gardener will appreciate."–Stephanie Anderson, author
of One Size Fits None: A Farm Girl’s Search for the Promise of
Regenerative Agriculture
"Growing Perennial Foods is a down-in-the-dirt guide to growing
food in a way that's good for the planet. It's also the account
of one woman's transformation into climate activist and
regenerative farmer. Acadia Tucker is on a mission to get more of
us thinking about the power of regenerative agriculture. By the
end of the book, you'll feel inspired enough to start your own
Climate Victory Garden."–Jes Walton, Green America
"Read this book! If we don’t get together and take care of the
soil, our atmosphere is toast.”―Tim LaSalle, Cofounder,
Regenerative Agriculture Initiative, Chico State
"I love this book. An easy-to-read, down-to-earth guide to
regenerative gardening, Growing Perennial Foods provides a
blueprint, and the inspiration, to start ing your
own."–Virginia Aronson, R.D., M.S., Director, Food and tion
Resources Foundation
"Tucker helps us tap into the deeper meaning of
gardening and grow good food at the same time.”―Anne Biklé,
co-author of The Hidden Half of Nature: The Microbial Roots of
Life and
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About the Author
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Acadia Tucker is a regenerative farmer and writer. Her interest
in growing food led her to start a four season market
garden in Washington, endemic species in the Channel
Islands, and complete surveys in the Peruvian rainforest.
She completed a Masters in Land and Water Systems at the
University of British Columbia and graduated from Pitzer College
with a degree in Environmental Science. Acadia lives in New
Hampshire and, when not writing or growing vegetables, raises
hops to support locally sourced craft in New England.
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