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Inspiration. 6 <strong>to</strong>pics, 13 pp. The bigger picture. Articles that are<br />

Ecology Action’s key position papers and put our work in<br />

perspective.<br />

Limited Water <strong>Grow</strong>ing. 4 <strong>to</strong>pics, 6 pp. Articles on water-saving<br />

techniques.<br />

Small Cabin/Land Trust Information. 2 pp.<br />

Sustainable Soil Fertility. 16 <strong>to</strong>pics, 41 pp. The heart of our<br />

work—finding out how <strong>to</strong> have a really sustainable garden<br />

or mini-farm.<br />

A Slide Show: 65 slides and the written script describing<br />

Ecology Action’s many years of research with GROW BIO-<br />

INTENSIVE food-raising techniques. Briefly covers: basics of<br />

the methods; impact upon backyard food production; potential<br />

for truck farming; water, fertilizer and resource use; new <strong>to</strong>ols<br />

such as mini-greenhouses and the U-bar; the herbal lawn;<br />

and more.<br />

Reprints:<br />

Composting for the Tropics. 28 pp.<br />

Living Quarters for Plant Roots. 6 pp.<br />

Plant Species Index for the Pacific Northwest and General<br />

Reference. 20 pp.<br />

Related Publications by Other Organizations<br />

A Preliminary Assessment of the Applicability of French<br />

Intensive/Biodynamic Gardening Techniques in Tropical<br />

Settings. Santa Barbara, CA: Direct International<br />

Development/Direct Relief Foundation, 1978. 47 pp. Report<br />

from on-site visits <strong>to</strong> 4 intensive demonstration gardens in<br />

Central America.<br />

Intensive Small Farms and the Urban Fringe. Sausali<strong>to</strong>, CA:<br />

Landal Institute for Small Farm Research, 1976. 93 pp.<br />

Based in part on Ecology Action’s research.<br />

Martinez, Juan Manuel. Huer<strong>to</strong>s Familiares. ECOPOL, c.o. Edif.<br />

H10-1-2. Col. Lomas de Plateros, Mexico, D.F. CP 01480,<br />

Mexico. 1992. Booklet used by the nationwide program in<br />

Mexico <strong>to</strong> teach Biointensive mini-farming at the introduc<strong>to</strong>ry<br />

level.<br />

———. Ro<strong>to</strong>folio Huer<strong>to</strong>s Familiares. ECOPOL, c.o. Edif.<br />

H10-1-2. Col. Lomas de Plateros, Mexico, D.F. CP 01480,<br />

Mexico. 1992. Flipchart used for teaching Biointensive minifarming<br />

in villages in Mexico.<br />

Seshadri, C. V., et al. Bio-Dynamic Gardening. Vol. 4. Shri A. M.,<br />

M. Murugappa Chettiar Research Centre, Tharamani,<br />

Madras, 600 113, India, 1980. 38 pp.<br />

———. Bio-Dynamic Horticulture—Improvements & Extension.<br />

Vol. 15. Shri A. M., M. Murugappa Chettiar Research<br />

Centre, Tharamani, Madras, 600 113, India, 1983. 43 pp.<br />

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