The Garden Tool Handbook

For Serious Gardeners to Small-Scale Farmers

Zach Loeks

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English

New Society Publishers
14 January 2025

Agriculture & related industries; Sustainable agriculture; Self-sufficiency; Specialised gardening methods

Level up your growing with the right tool for every job.

Searching for effective, economical ways to level up your growing? The Garden Tool Handbook is the essential guide to choosing the right hand tool for the right job at the right time, and maximising quality, efficiency, and profitability on your farm, homestead, or market garden.

Carefully selected garden equipment is the first line of defense against pests, weeds, and drought; a helping hand at all stages of cultivation; and your greatest ally in crop management. Edible ecosystem expert Zach Loeks reveals the valuable information you need to optimise productivity including:

How to ensure a smooth workflow and prevent labour bottlenecks by understanding the garden operation cycle from planting to harvest The advantages of tackling repetitive seasonal tasks with hand tools, such as ergonomic benefits, increased output, and more enjoyment Multifunctional equipment and professional tool systems for every operation from start-up to pro grower. How smart, timely tool acquisitions can provide a high return on investment and improve your bottom line Case studies, farm use scenarios, maintenance and storage guidelines, pro tips, and more.

The future of food is small-scale agriculture, and innovative, affordable garden implements adapted to specific crops, environments, and production styles are the key to revolutionising our food system. This richly illustrated, full-colour resource is a must-read for serious gardeners, professional growers, edible landscapers, and anyone who wants to grow better.

By: Zach Loeks
Imprint: New Society Publishers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 191mm, Spine: 14mm
ISBN: 9781774060025
ISBN 10: 1774060027
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 14 January 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Zach Loeks is an educator, speaker, grower, second-generation permaculture designer, and innovator of edible ecosystem design. He holds an honours degree in Human Environment and is director of the Ecosystem Solution Institute, where he consults widely with homes, farms, colleges, schools, and municipalities, helping people create more edible and diverse farms, gardens, and landscapes while enhancing food security, community well-being, and societal resilience. He is also the core instructor at EcosystemU.com where he delivers the Edible Property Design Master Course. Zach manages an award-winning farm featuring diversified food-forest products, heirloom garlic, and a hardy tree nursery. His innovations have earned him three provincial awards. He is the author of The Two-Wheel Tractor Handbook, The Edible Ecosystem Solution, and The Permaculture Market Garden. Zach lives in Cobden, Ontario.

Reviews for The Garden Tool Handbook: For Serious Gardeners to Small-Scale Farmers

Holy Dibbler! Tools I never knew existed so I never knew I needed them. A fascinating book, fabulously illustrated and a great tool itself! —Jeff Lowenfels, North America's longest running columnist and author of the Teaming series If you are serious about growing vegetables, this book will save you a huge amount of time. —Robert Pavlis, author of the Science for Gardeners book series and Garden Myths One of the challenges getting into gardening or farming is simply knowing what tools are actually out there and how to distinguish between so many that might look the same. Zach Loeks lays out the full range of tool options for all the different gardening operations you might undertake, and walks you through when you might want to use each of them. —Dan Brisebois, author, The Seed Farmer and host, the Seed Farmer podcast