Our Little Farm

Adventures in Sustainable Living

Inbunden, Engelska, 2023

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Beskrivning

From Peter Wohlleben, the New York Times-bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees, and his wife, Miriam, comes an inspired, practical memoir of creating a sustainable homestead amongst the trees.Called "a veritable tree whisperer" by the Wall Street Journal, Peter Wohlleben is known across the world for his illuminating books about forests and how to help them thrive. Now, the German forester invites readers into his home for the first time in Our Little Farm, describing the steps he and his wife, Miriam, have taken to live sustainably and in harmony with nature.Peter and Miriam moved from the city to a remote forest lodge in the early nineties. Amidst juggling careers and raising a young family, they learned how to plant and rotate crops, harvest and preserve nature's bounty, and tend to the unique needs of their animals and environment. Along the way, they made mistakes and abandoned some projects (sheep raising was not their thing) but maintained a sense of joy in their shared goal.Brimming with insights, wisdom, and tips on everything from constructing farm buildings to choosing the perfect chicken, Our Little Farm shows that, with a little grit, humor, and self-compassion, it's possible to live according to our values and to care for the earth even as we care for ourselves, our homes, and our families.Published in partnership with the David Suzuki Institute.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2023-09-21
Mått:140 x 216 x 19 mm
Vikt:372 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:224
Förlag:Greystone Books,Canada
ISBN:9781771646253
Översättare:Jane Billinghurst

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Peter Wohlleben is a forester and author of several bestselling books about the natural world for adults and children. He lives in Germany's Eiffel Mountains where he manages a sustainable forest and runs the Wohlleben Forest Academy.Miriam Wohlleben has a background as an industrial clerk and manages the back office of Peter Wohlleben. After three decades of country living, she cannot imagine a life without goats, chickens, horses, and a vegetable garden.

Recensioner i media

"[A] detailed look at [the Wohllebens'] decades-long experiment in sustainable living... The conversational tone will be welcome to those seeking specifics as readers new to the sustainable lifestyle."—Booklist"A factual how-to handbook that’s filled with lessons ... and practical farming advice."—Library Journal"A great source of inspiration for anyone wishing to become more self-sufficient."—Kirkus Reviews"A wonderfully inspired story of soil, food, chickens, and goats, sharing the joys, insights, and challenges of a couple rising to a more sustainable living."—David R. Montgomery, coauthor of The Hidden Half of Nature and What Your Food Ate"A wonderful invitation into the journey of making a livelihood locally."—Chris Smaje, author of A Small Farm Future and Saying NO to a Farm-Free Future

Innehållsförteckning

Preface1 Daring to Dream2 Selecting Tools and Gear3 Planning, Planning, and More Planning4 Discouraging Uninvited Guests5 Deciding on the Staples6 Adding Menu Choices7 Branching Out Into Berries8 Including Fruit (and Nut) Trees9 Enjoying Flavor, Color, and Exotics10 Preserving the Bounty11 Starting With Chickens12 Living With Goats and Sheep13 Building Home Sweet Home14 Choosing Feed15 Buzzing With Bees16 Deciding How Far to GoEpilogue