Rooftop Gardening: A Sustainable Solution for Urban Spaces by AN. Ganeshamurthy is a detailed guide on the science, practice, and benefits of rooftop gardening in urban areas. The book explores how cities can utilize rooftops for food production, environmental sustainability, and social well-being.

The book begins with an introduction to rooftop gardening, covering its necessity in modern cities facing space constraints, climate change, and urbanization. It highlights the scope and potential in India, detailing available rooftop areas across major cities and their suitability for growing vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers.

A major focus is on the benefits of rooftop gardens, such as improving air quality, mitigating the urban heat island effect, managing storm water, enhancing biodiversity, and sequestering carbon. The economic advantages, including food self-sufficiency, reduced energy costs, increased property value, and extended roof lifespan are thoroughly discussed. The book also emphasizes health benefits, such as stress reduction, improved mental well-being, and increased physical activity.

Practical aspects are covered in depth, including types and designs of rooftop gardens (container gardens, vertical gardens, and green roofs), growing media (soil-based and soilless options like cocopeat and biochar), irrigation and nutrient management, and pest and disease control. It also discusses building safety; ensuring gardens do not compromise structural integrity.

Innovations in urban agriculture, such as hydroponics, aeroponics, and aquaponics, are explored, along with sustainability aspects like waste recycling and carbon sequestration. The book also highlights business opportunities, including urban gardening startups and technology integration.

Concluding with policy recommendations, challenges, and future directions, the book serves as a crucial resource for urban planners, researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and gardening enthusiasts. It offers practical strategies for integrating rooftop gardening into sustainable city planning for resilient, green, and food-secure urban environments.

• Paperback: 276 pages
• Publisher: White Falcon Publishing; 1 edition (June 2025)
• Author: AN Ganeshamurthy
• ISBN-13: 9789349883987
• Product Dimensions:  7 x 10 inch

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