Build and sustain fertile, living soil—the essential foundation for thriving crops—with JeanMartin Fortier's biointensive techniques. Living Soil: A Grower's Guide reveals the secrets to creating fertile, healthy soil—an essential foundation for abundant, nutrientrich harvests. With JeanMartin Fortier's biointensive methods, gardeners and farmers alike can improve soil health while supporting thriving ecosystems. This richly illustrated, fullcolor guide includes: An overview of "The Market Gardener Method"—a proven formula for smallscale, highyield farming A deep dive into soil composition, including humus, microbes, and mineral content Simple DIY assessments and advanced tests for understanding soil biology and structure Low and notill techniques to enhance soil fertility, including composting, mulching, crop rotation, and green manures Strategies for regenerating and sustaining soil over time. Living Soil is part of the Grower's Guides from the Market Gardener series, offer