Free-Range Chicken Gardens

“You can raise backyard chickens and maintain an attractive landscape and garden: Jessi's book explains how in a fun, encouraging, and informing way.” —Jo Lamp'l, Growing a Greener World “If you think your yard is too small, you’re too busy, or the neighbors won’t like chickens, read this book and think again.” —Toby Hemenway author of Gaia's Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture It's true, you can keep chickens and have a beautiful garden, too. And fresh eggs are just one of the many benefits—chickens can help your garden grow and thrive. In this essential handbook, award-winning garden designer Jessi Bloom covers everything a gardener needs to know, including chicken-keeping basics, simple garden plans to get you started, tips on attractive fencing options, the best plants and plant to avoid, and step-by-step instructions for getting your chicken garden up and running. For anyone who wants a fabulous garden where colorful chickens happily roam, Free-Rang Chicken Gardens is the guide that will bring the dream home to roost.