Anyone, anywhere can grow fresh, healthy produce in containers, free of chemical fertilizers or insecticides - using the permaculture approachPermaculture - rooted in centuries-old techniques for growing food with care for the Earth - is the key to raising a bigger harvest than you ever thought possible: on your balcony, patio, driveway, deck, and anywhere in between! In Container Gardening - The Permaculture Way, author Valery Tsimba writes from her own experience growing a lush permaculture garden on her forty-three-square-foot balcony. Her guiding principle is sustainability: to create biodiversity and share abundance.Tsimba enthusiastically instructs home gardeners of all skill levels in her proven methods, from start to finish:Selecting and preparing planters and toolsSowing and transplanting seedsLimiting waste and avoiding insecticidesWatering and increasing fertilityAnd increasing your harvest - naturallyWith over 120 photos and tables, Container Gardening - The Permaculture Way is an accessible, irresistible guide for everyone - whether a beginning gardener, or an expert who's new to the practice of permaculture. Readers will enjoy fresh, home-grown fruits and vegetables - even strawberries and melons! - plus herbs and helpful companion flowers.