The sustainable homestead : create a thriving permaculture ecosystem with your garden, animals, and land / Angela Ferraro-Fanning ; foreword by Temple Grandin.
Material type: TextPublisher: Beverly, MA : Cool Springs Press, 2023Description: 192 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780760380482
- 0760380481
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Adult Book | Dr. James Carlson Library | NonFiction | 635.0484 F376 | Available | 33111011077787 | |||||
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Whether you're just dreaming, working on site selection, or an experienced homesteader, The Sustainable Homestead is the go-to resource to bring permaculture techniques to your crops, animals, and more.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 184-187) and index.
Chapter 1: Site assessment -- Chapter 2: Soil -- Chapter 3: Growing -- Chapter 4: Incorporating animals -- Chapter 5: Designing a pasture -- Chapter 6: Compost -- Chapter 7: The sustainable orchard -- Chapter 8: The role of the homesteader.
"Live the dream and make the most of your land by working with it, not against it. From capturing water and building strong soil to helping your animals live their best lives, this book is all about making your homestead stronger by achieving synergy between its different parts." -- Back cover.
"Whether you're just dreaming, working on site selection, or an experienced homesteader, The Sustainable Homestead is the go-to resource to bring permaculture techniques to your crops, animals, and more"-- Provided by publisher.