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The sustainable homestead : create a thriving permaculture ecosystem with your garden, animals, and land / Angela Ferraro-Fanning ; foreword by Temple Grandin.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Beverly, MA : Cool Springs Press, 2023Description: 192 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780760380482
  • 0760380481
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
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.
Summary: "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.Summary: "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.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Dr. James Carlson Library NonFiction 635.0484 F376 Checked out 05/09/2024 33111011077787
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction New 635.0484 F376 Checked out 05/15/2024 33111011314834
Adult Book Adult Book Northport Library NonFiction 635.0484 F376 Available 33111011131329
Total holds: 0

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.

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