{"product_id":"the-garden-tool-handbook-e-book","title":"The Garden Tool Handbook E-Book","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field us_custom_eb8a16cb has_text_color type_text subtitle color_link_inherit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w-post-elm-value\"\u003eFor Serious Gardeners to Small-Scale Farmers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w-post-elm-value\"\u003eBy Zach Loeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel up your growing with the right tool for every job\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for effective, economical ways to level up your growing?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Garden Tool Handbook\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eis the essential guide to choosing the right hand tool for the right job at the right time, and maximizing quality, efficiency, and profitability on your farm, homestead, or market garden. This richly illustrated, full-colour resource is a must-read for serious gardeners, professional growers, edible landscapers, and anyone who wants to grow better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully 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 optimize productivity including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to ensure a smooth workflow and prevent labour bottlenecks by understanding the garden operation cycle from planting to harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe advantages of tackling repetitive seasonal tasks with hand tools, such as ergonomic benefits, increased output, and more enjoyment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultifunctional equipment and professional tool systems for every operation from start-up to pro grower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow smart, timely tool acquisitions can provide a high return on investment and improve your bottom line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase studies, farm use scenarios, maintenance and storage guidelines, pro tips, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe future of food is small-scale agriculture, and innovative, affordable garden implements adapted to specific crops, environments, and production styles are the key to revolutionizing our food system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZach Loeks\u003c\/strong\u003e is an edible ecosystem designer, innovative researcher and Permaculture grower. Through Edible Eco-System Design, he helps homes, farms, schools, and municipalities create more edible and diverse landscapes. He is the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Permaculture Market Garden\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Two-Wheel Tractor Handbook \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Edible Ecosystem Solution and The Garden Tool Handbook. \u003c\/em\u003eZach lives between two research projects: his award-winning farm in Cobden, Ontario and his biodiverse urban homestead in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePrefer a physical copy?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.cog.ca\/products\/the-garden-tool-handbook?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ca1e47059\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #007236;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBuy the h\u003c\/span\u003eardcopy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Society Publishers","offers":[{"title":"PDF","offer_id":67662520778786,"sku":null,"price":29.24,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"EPub","offer_id":67662520811554,"sku":null,"price":29.24,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/9865\/files\/The-Garden-Tool-Handbook_cover-1_8e061ab7-5486-4144-af86-7f88e04df91d.jpg?v=1790967572","url":"https:\/\/shop.cog.ca\/products\/the-garden-tool-handbook-e-book","provider":"Canadian Organic Growers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}