"Millions of people are waking up and realizing that our grassy lawns no longer make sense when we can instead be producing our own healthy, organic food right at home. But many of those millions just don't know how to take the practical steps forward. In Your Edible Yard , Crystal lays out the path for us to turn our bland yards into the gardens of our dreams, full of healthy food, while saving us money at the grocery store and precious environmental resources. This book has the potential to change the landscaping of our nation and the design of our lives." -- Rob Greenfield, author, Dude Making a Difference "A beautiful synthesis of organic, regenerative, and permaculture practices for an abundant yard anywhere." -- Matt Powers, author and educator at ThePermacultureStudent.com "Too many people, even in the overdeveloped world, find themselves in food deserts, deprived of good, nutritious, fresh food on a daily basis. Crystal Stevens shows us that food insecurity is completely unnecessary.

All the food we could ever want lies just outside our doorstep and gathering and preserving it the permaculture way can be carefree and delightful." -- Albert Bates, author, The Post Petroleum Survival Guide and Cookbook and The Biochar Solution "We are at a turning point in our society. Increasing climate changes are creating global food shortages, which are predicted to become more widespread in the very near future. Pending power outages will soon leave neighborhoods without much food .unless we get creative and take action. Your Edible Yard is a timely, clear, inspiring, and valuable resource for anyone interested in the why and how of getting started in transitioning your yard from lawn to edible garden. Now is the time to create local food security, health, and the community connections that help us to thrive.through organic, locally grown food.

" -- Zen Honeycutt, founding executive director of Moms Across America, and author, Unstoppable "Crystal provides the tools, knowledge, and confidence for homeowners to transform their property into productive edible gardens. Her book is filled with gardening tips to assist small scale farming practices that can be practiced in any back yard or front yard setting." -- Jere Gettle, founder and owner of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company "This thorough and well-illustrated manual is a rich source of information for anyone looking for ways to incorporate permaculture practices into their gardens. With the emphasis on working with nature to grow diverse plantings that support a thriving community of living things, building healthy soil, and recycling waste, this will be a useful resource for any gardener." -- Linda Gilkeson, author, Backyard Bounty "Growing food changes who you are; you'll eat better, feel better, and live better. Give yourself to this book; it's the omen you've been waiting for." -- MaryJane Butters, farmer, author, and editor, MaryJanesFarm magazine.