Hey All,
I'm currently reading Gaia's Garden by Toby Hemenway. I think it's a perfect read for urban farmers. It contains practical advice and a fresh look how to apply permaculture techniques to smaller properties.
In it, the author talks about "ecological gardening" as a way to get more out of our small, urban properties as well as re-stitch the ecological fabric of our farmland.
The PDC design manual is pretty thick, so it's nice to see a less technical version aimed for backyard gardeners.
Thanks for the review. I'll have to check that out.