The Urban Harvest Guide

Chapters cover:
• Choosing crops based on space, season, and lifestyle
• Growing in containers, in raised beds, and in the ground
• The basics of permaculture, cover crops, and succession planting
• Pest management, organic compost, and efficient watering
• Sourcing meat and protein to supplement your harvest
• Creating a resilient local food network
• Garden-to-table recipe inspiration

“The importance of this book cannot be understated, as it is the knowledge of our future survival. The world is waking up to the need for truly sustainable production that also creates abundant human habitat, which cannot be achieved without homegrown urban harvest. Here it is, beautifully presented by Elise with exactly what you need to know to be part of the solution you and the world need.”
—Geoff Lawton, global permaculture designer, teacher & director of the Permaculture Research Institute

“Elise’s inspiring book is the work of a backyard visionary. With immensely practical guidance, she leads you past a single pot of sweet basil, through a trellis laden with fruit, and into your backyard to learn to harvest your very own food. One shovelful at a time, we’re linked to a community of like souls building a delicious, healthier, and more beautiful food world."
—Connie Green, world-renowned wild mushroom forager and owner of Wine Forest Wild Foods; author of The Wild Table

“Millions of us have awoken to the destruction of the industrial food system and are seeking a way out. In your hands you now hold the way. In this comprehensive book, Elise guides us step by step through growing food, building community, and developing the skills to lead rich and resilient lives. I have spent many hours in the garden with Elise and have witnessed her skill, dedication, thoughtfulness, and integrity firsthand. She has dedicated her life to living this Earthly path and to empowering others in reconnecting with Earth. We are all in this together, and this book will help our shared garden to thrive.”
—Robin Greenfield, environmental activist

“Elise has an incredible gift of being able to teach concepts and techniques while explaining a systems approach to sustainable food production. Every chapter is packed full of great ideas to apply to a pot, a planter, a raised bed, or even a small farm. I recommend this book as a great resource for the home gardener, organic farmer, or anyone interested in creating a solution to the failing conventional agriculture system.”
—John Bitter, USDA organic inspector; owner of Frog Song Organics certified organic family farm

“Small space growers rejoice—this is the book you've been waiting for! Written from years of experience, The Urban Harvest Guide is a timely contribution to the local food movement that is sure to be a favorite.”
—Chris Coulter, owner of Coulter's Good Earth Farm; author of The Complete Guide to Survival Gardening