Grow, Eat, Thrive
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British (England - Cockney, Estuary, East End) British (England - East Anglia, Cambridge, Hertfordshire) British (General)Transcript
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introduction. World hunger is on the rise. National economic growth doesn't necessarily mean better nourishment for all. Although poverty reduction efforts have paid off in achieving better access to food in developing countries, healthy diet still is out of reach for the world's poor. Read 2020 Headlines like The ones above are enough to cause a bit of a star and send bio running up your throat and for good reasons to. But things aren't entirely unredeemable. In fact, with little effort from everyone, we can solve one of the many problems that bother us the most access to healthy, affordable food. By 2030 global food demand is expected to rise by 35%. Farming 1st 2015 garden plots can be up to 15 times more productive than rural holdings. An area of just one square metre can provide 20 kilogrammes of food each year. F A O 2015 small farmers, herders and fisherman produce about 70% of the global food supply Action against hunger. 2021 Urban farms supply food to about 700 million city dwellers. This is one quarter of the world's urban population. Green tumble 2016 on the other hand, these statistics make us dare to hope that the situation can be salvaged. The answer to this probability lies in urban farming. You see, urban farming is a practise that is making the rounds across the globe, particularly in areas like the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan and the United States. It ushers in an era of innovative crop cultivation and phases out the dependence on large expanses of land for the production of food. In recent times, the modus operandi is to put your surroundings to use regardless of size. So whether it's a tiny backyard front yard or patio, all you have to do is plant it in the best way possible. Municipalities and their respective city planning councils realised the trend to make urban areas green, they are jumping on the bandwagon by taking adequate steps to revisit and redraft laws to support urban agricultural practises in their areas. In addition, both local organisations and residents are banding up as grassroots coalitions to improve the standard of living in urban areas and make it a self sustaining Biodome. Without a doubt, urban areas aren't without their fair share of problems, but using the right know how with sound equipment and help urban gardeners within the region can succeed and grow profitable farms. With this book, I hope to provide you with insights as you go. Gardening in urban areas is as differences. There are many urban areas. While you might want to convert your balcony or backyard to a green zone, someone else might want to revive an underutilised public park or a vacant lot. Or maybe you want to be involved in the law making process by joining an association, or you prefer a more hands on approach and strive to have a full scale farm. Whatever your choice, the results are the same. You are making a conscious decision to improve the environments health and offer people access to healthy and inexpensive food items. This book is an in depth guide to understanding urban gardening and what to expect. The content ranges from how to when to what and whether or not to plant, including the different approaches to planting your garden or farm. Special emphasis is placed on the rules governing planting in urban areas as laws are stricter on producing food and non food crops in such regions, you will also learn about various methods for making the most out of your space independence of how much is at your disposal. This book will give you a good idea of the many areas you can leverage to plant your crops. Rooftops, patios, balconies, front yards, backyards growing indoors, et cetera. Furthermore, we cover the different kinds of plants that best suits and urban garden such as fruits, herbs and vegetables and the best options to grow as a beginner, an attractive proposition. I know what makes me the best person for the job. Well, I was born and raised in the United States. At 22. I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease and found it challenging to lead an everyday life for a while. But in my struggle to survive, I found a new path to healthy living, one which made me feel alive and well seven years after my devastating diagnosis. Ever since finding out and testing it to perfection, I've spent seven years gardening and honing my expertise in the craft. Within the same time, I have developed a passion for teaching people about gardening and spreading my expertise to help better the lives of others. Going down with a chronic disease gave me a clearer vision of what I wanted to commit to if I ever managed the condition, and I haven't had cause to look back ever since. I believe I'm the right person to teach you gardening because my continued survival is tied to it. Moreover, it's imperative that everyone knows how to grow their own food. Also, when the bulk of the food chain and out of stores is packed with pesticides and chemicals, people are better off growing healthier, more organic food. And it's not about having better food, but also indulging in a more sustainable system of food production that is beneficial to the planet and can see you through thick and thin. All you need is a little interest, and you can even become a gardener or farmer and create an evergreen, sustainable growing system anywhere and at any time. Whether you enjoy organic food or good smelling flowers or just the thrill of gardening, there is a thing for everyone. So you, too, can be days, weeks or months away from your first harvest of tasty, fresh, locally grown food from your urban garden