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Author:

Ferraro-Fanning, Angela, author.

Title:

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

Publisher:

Cool Springs Press,

Copyright Date:

2023

Description:

192 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 25 cm

Subject:

Organic gardening.
Vegetable gardening.
Permaculture.
Animal culture.
Self-reliant living.
Sustainable living.
Organic farming.
Handbooks and manuals.
Handbooks and manuals.

Other Authors:

Grandin, Temple, writer of foreword.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 184-187) and index.

Contents:

Chapter 8: -- The role of the homesteader. 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.
"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.

ISBN:

0760380481
9780760380482

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1334721076

LCCN:

2022045245

Locations:

WUPB305 -- Arnolds Park Public Library (Arnolds Park)

XSPE157 -- Atlantic Public Library (Atlantic)

TCPG826 -- Bettendorf Public Library Information Center (Bettendorf)

GOPG641 -- Marshalltown Public Library (Marshalltown)

PGAX715 -- Northwest Iowa Community College Library - Sheldon (Sheldon)