Permaculture for the Rest of Us

Release on 2015-10-12 | by Jenni Blackmore

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Author: Jenni Blackmore
Publisher: New Society Publishers
ISBN: 9781550926071
Category: House & Home
Page: 192
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Permaculture for the Rest of Us

Many of us want to increase our self-sufficiency, but few have access to the ideal five sunny, gently sloping acres of rich, loamy, well-drained soil. Jenni Blackmore presents a highly entertaining, personal account of how permaculture can be practiced in adverse conditions, allowing anyone to learn to live more sustainably in a less-than-perfect world. With a rallying cry of "If we can do it, you can too," she distills the wisdom of twenty years of trial and error into a valuable teaching tool. The perfect antidote to dense, high-level technical manuals, Permaculture for the Rest of Us presents the fundamental principles of this sometimes confusing concept in a humorous, reader-friendly way. Each chapter focuses on a specific method or technique, interspersing straightforward explanations with the author's own experiences. Learn how to successfully retrofit even the smallest homestead using skills such as: No-till vs. till gardening, composting, and soil-building Natural pest control and integrating small livestock Basic greenhouse construction Harvesting, preservation, and more Ideal for urban dreamers, suburbanites and country-dwellers alike, this inspirational and instructional "encouragement manual" is packed with vibrant photographs documenting the author's journey from adversity to abundance. Jenni Blackmore is a farmer, artist, writer and certified Permaculture Design Consultant who built her house on a rocky, windswept island off the coast of Nova Scotia almost twenty-five years ago and has been stumbling along the road to self-sufficient living ever since. A successful micro-farmer, she produces most of her family's meat, eggs, fruit, and vegetables, in spite of often-challenging conditions.

Language: en
Pages: 192

Permaculture for the Rest of Us

Authors: Jenni Blackmore

Categories: House & Home

Type: BOOK - Published: 2015-10-12 - Publisher: New Society Publishers

Language: en
Pages: 480

The Permaculture Handbook

Authors: Peter Bane

Categories: Technology & Engineering

Type: BOOK - Published: 2012-06-01 - Publisher: New Society Publishers

Permanent agriculture - abundance by design The urban landscape has swallowed vast swaths of prime farmland across North America. Imagine how much more self-reliant our communities would be if 30 million acres of lawns were made productive again. Permaculture is a practical way to apply ecological design principles to food,

Language: en
Pages: 171

Eat More Raw

Authors: Steve Charter

Categories: Natural foods

Type: BOOK - Published: 2004 - Publisher: Permanent Publications

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Language: en
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Authors: Steve Charter

Categories: Germplasm resources, Plant

Type: BOOK - Published: 1983 - Publisher:

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Language: en
Pages: 192

The Frugal Homesteader

Authors: John Moody

Categories: House & Home

Type: BOOK - Published: 2018-10-09 - Publisher: New Society Publishers

Equip your homesteading dreams with all the affordable DIY innovations, tips, and stories you need to successfully get you started growing your own food, connecting yourself and your kids with nature, and consuming less while producing more! A fun, inspirational, and educational guide to help you save money while living