{"product_id":"low-maintenance-eco-gardens","title":"Low-Maintenance Eco Gardens","description":"If you're craving a simpler, more\nsustainable way to garden, Low-Maintenance Eco Gardens is your perfect\nstarting point. This beginner-friendly guide embraces the principles of\npermaculture to help you design and maintain self-sustaining gardens that\nrequire less effort and fewer inputs while delivering more joy, nourishment,\nand ecological benefit.Authors Fred Meyer, a certified\npermaculture designer and founder of the nonprofit EarthMind Practice, and Jen\nKardos, a licensed mental health therapist and wellness coach, combine their\nexpertise to present a fresh, accessible approach to eco-conscious gardening.\nTheir method is rooted in working with nature rather than against it, using a\nholistic strategy that promotes biodiversity, natural pest and weed control,\nand year-round abundance. Inside, you’ll discover how to\nselect and grow 60+ productive, low-maintenance plants suited for urban lots, small yards, and larger spaces alike. The\nbook also includes detailed guidance on building practical garden systems, such\nas high-yield mini orchards, edible borders, and low-effort irrigation\nsolutions. Meyer and Kardos also explore how gardens can nurture\nboth physical and mental health, emphasizing the therapeutic benefits of\nconnecting with nature. Whether you're growing food for your family, trying to\nreduce your environmental impact, or simply looking to spend less time weeding\nand watering, Low-Maintenance Eco Gardens will show you how to create a\nbeautiful, resilient garden that thrives in harmony with the land and your\nlifestyle.","brand":"Fred Meyer | Jen Kardos","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":51951418736921,"sku":"6169","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital Pattern","offer_id":51951418769689,"sku":"e4972","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6446\/3129\/files\/978-1-58011-616-9.jpg?v=1770254054","url":"https:\/\/foxchapelpublishing.com\/products\/low-maintenance-eco-gardens","provider":"Fox Chapel Publishing Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}