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The Climate Change Garden

Down to Earth Advice for Growing a Resilient Garden

Kim Stoddart & Sally Morgan

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The Climate Change Garden is about working with the natural world to create a productive, low-maintenance, climate-savvy garden that's capable of standing strong against the effects of a changing climate. You'll learn how to:

Adapt your plant selections, planting practices and garden maintenance techniques for the new future
Select vegetable and fruit varieties that are more adaptable to weather extremes and more capable of resisting pests and diseases
Find ways to manage excess storm water runoff and minimize the heat island effect
Foster wildlife and discover the importance of creating a safe haven for these creatures in a changing world
Use season extenders like cold frames, high tunnels and row covers to protect edible plants from weather events
Take measures to reduce your garden's carbon footprint, including going no-till, building a green roof and composting
Limit the risks from wind, frost, and snow by taking advantage of microclimates, planting wind breaks and physically protecting plants
Plant more of the right trees for your future climate to help cool your home, slow the movement of water and hold soil in place