--- product_id: 1703306 title: "Edible Forest Gardens (2 volume set)" price: "S/.645" currency: PEN in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.pe/products/1703306-edible-forest-gardens-2-volume-set store_origin: PE region: Peru --- # Edible Forest Gardens (2 volume set) **Price:** S/.645 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Edible Forest Gardens (2 volume set) - **How much does it cost?** S/.645 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pe](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/1703306-edible-forest-gardens-2-volume-set) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy Edible Forest Gardens (2 volume set) on desertcart.com ✓ FREE SHIPPING on qualified orders Review: Reputation is well earned! Everything and more! - This set is everything others have said and more! First, I'd like to thank those that left such superb reviews because they were instrumental in my decision to plunk down the somewhat high cost of this duo...but I'm so glad I did! Everything the other reviewers said was true - these are absolutely essential and have totally transformed my ideas on gardening. Living in Florida one would think we could grow anything - while that may be true in some parts of the state, other areas of Florida are just plain difficult. Poor soil quality (think beach sand), unrelenting heat, excessively high humidity (think ROT, mold, mildew) and then...to top it all off...one or two days here or there with numbing cold (okay, numbing for Florida...it does drop to the 20's!). We've tried to garden time and time again only to encounter dismal, pathetic "crops". So much work, energy and effort for so very little. It seemed we were constantly battling everything. The only items that did well were a couple of fruit trees (but one can only eat so many Kumquats). Still, it gave us hope because the kumquat tree regularly produces HUGE crops 2x's per year - massive amounts. If we could only get a few other things to do 1/10 that of the kumquat tree we'd be on to something. Finally, one of us got the bright idea that there had to be a way to work with nature rather than against it...we were clearly NOT winning...we had no idea what that would be called but after hunting and pecking around came up with the term "permaculture". Ahhhhh....we already knew trees seemed to give a better "bang for the buck" but now we have totally transformed EVERYTHING we ever thought we knew about gardening. Seriously - did I mention what a waste of time the Master Gardening class was? How about the several months of hydroponic training (now that was a costly and very tasteless mistake), the greenhouse (at least we will get a little enjoyment and can put it to good use). What I really like about this book is that it provides the information you need for YOUR specific situation...it's not a one size fits all approach but rather really informs and teaches you what to do, why to do it and then provides the basics for you to understand how. It has radically altered everything we have ever learned about gardening. Absolutely a wonderful set and worth every penny! My only regret was not having bought it earlier. Review: Well worth it for forest gardeners - Although these are like text books, they are easy to read and are full of amazing information and concepts for anyone interested in starting their own forest garden. Extremely useful appendices will help in designing and choosing plants. I particularly appreciate how Jacke and Toensmier have incorporated permaculture and ecology into their thoughts on forest garden design, and attempt to present those concepts to give the reader a framework with which to think about their forest gardens, rather than just throwing a bunch of tips and tricks out with no grounding. The first book is more conceptual and the second leans towards the practical. Books arrived well packaged and in excellent shape. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #588,541 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #27 in Temperate Climate Gardening (Books) #341 in Sustainable Agriculture (Books) #806 in Ecology (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (248) | | Dimensions | 8.32 x 2.76 x 10.5 inches | | Edition | VOLUME 2 | | ISBN-10 | 1890132608 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1890132606 | | Item Weight | 6 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 1068 pages | | Publication date | November 15, 2005 | | Publisher | Chelsea Green | ## Images ![Edible Forest Gardens (2 volume set) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-rzkZWFRL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reputation is well earned! Everything and more! *by A***R on March 9, 2012* This set is everything others have said and more! First, I'd like to thank those that left such superb reviews because they were instrumental in my decision to plunk down the somewhat high cost of this duo...but I'm so glad I did! Everything the other reviewers said was true - these are absolutely essential and have totally transformed my ideas on gardening. Living in Florida one would think we could grow anything - while that may be true in some parts of the state, other areas of Florida are just plain difficult. Poor soil quality (think beach sand), unrelenting heat, excessively high humidity (think ROT, mold, mildew) and then...to top it all off...one or two days here or there with numbing cold (okay, numbing for Florida...it does drop to the 20's!). We've tried to garden time and time again only to encounter dismal, pathetic "crops". So much work, energy and effort for so very little. It seemed we were constantly battling everything. The only items that did well were a couple of fruit trees (but one can only eat so many Kumquats). Still, it gave us hope because the kumquat tree regularly produces HUGE crops 2x's per year - massive amounts. If we could only get a few other things to do 1/10 that of the kumquat tree we'd be on to something. Finally, one of us got the bright idea that there had to be a way to work with nature rather than against it...we were clearly NOT winning...we had no idea what that would be called but after hunting and pecking around came up with the term "permaculture". Ahhhhh....we already knew trees seemed to give a better "bang for the buck" but now we have totally transformed EVERYTHING we ever thought we knew about gardening. Seriously - did I mention what a waste of time the Master Gardening class was? How about the several months of hydroponic training (now that was a costly and very tasteless mistake), the greenhouse (at least we will get a little enjoyment and can put it to good use). What I really like about this book is that it provides the information you need for YOUR specific situation...it's not a one size fits all approach but rather really informs and teaches you what to do, why to do it and then provides the basics for you to understand how. It has radically altered everything we have ever learned about gardening. Absolutely a wonderful set and worth every penny! My only regret was not having bought it earlier. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well worth it for forest gardeners *by R***A on May 5, 2024* Although these are like text books, they are easy to read and are full of amazing information and concepts for anyone interested in starting their own forest garden. Extremely useful appendices will help in designing and choosing plants. I particularly appreciate how Jacke and Toensmier have incorporated permaculture and ecology into their thoughts on forest garden design, and attempt to present those concepts to give the reader a framework with which to think about their forest gardens, rather than just throwing a bunch of tips and tricks out with no grounding. The first book is more conceptual and the second leans towards the practical. Books arrived well packaged and in excellent shape. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lots of valuable information *by A***R on July 2, 2014* Although this is an expensive set, there is so much valuable information in these 2 books for those interested in permaculture and forest gardening in the temperate climates of North America, it is well worth the price. The authors have scientific information to back their recommendations and to give credence to the longterm benefit and viability of the vision of permaculture and forest gardening…it is no longer just a wonderful vision but actually in the realm of reality. I loved the second volume with all the tables of plants arranged by their functions. There was so much information presented in a way that you can design a plan for your forest that will work really well together and will have a really great chance to thrive. If your plan includes plants that fix nitrogen and that accumulate nutrients such as calcium and potassium you will not need to add fertilizers. If you plan to have plants that support bees with nectar and pollen, you will have no problem pollinating your crops. If you make sure you have plants and habitats that attract predatory wasps and other beneficials , you will not need to worry about pests as much. I don't agree with everything in this book…such using glycophosphate. I think some of the soil preparation techniques that are recommended are too labour intensive…there must be a better way but overall there is really a lot of useful information --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pe/products/1703306-edible-forest-gardens-2-volume-set](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/1703306-edible-forest-gardens-2-volume-set) --- *Product available on Desertcart Peru* *Store origin: PE* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*