{"product_id":"permaculture-for-the-rest-of-us-abundant-living-on-less-than-an-acre-paperback","title":"Permaculture for the Rest of Us: Abundant Living on Less Than an Acre - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJenni Blackmore\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdventures on the road to real-world self-sufficiency \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany of us want to increase our self-sufficiency, but few have access to the ideal 5 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 20 years of trial and error into a valuable teaching tool. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe perfect antidote to dense, high-level technical manuals, \u003cem\u003ePermaculture for the Rest of Us \u003c\/em\u003epresents 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: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo-till vs. till gardening, composting and soil-building \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural pest control and integrating small livestock \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic greenhouse construction \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvesting, preservation and more. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eADVENTURES ON THE ROAD TO REAL-WORLD SELF-SUFFICIENCY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e...exactly what the title suggests: an enthusiastic, user-friendly guide to ecologically sensitive homesteading, using permaculture principles, for those who don't happen to have the money and opportunity to buy five or ten acres of perfect farmland. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJOHN MICHAEL GREER, author, \u003ci\u003eGreen Wizardry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSharing her hard-won lessons in permaculture with verve and intimate warmth, the author reveals the human side of building a new way of life: food, seeds, animals, weather and setbacks.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePETER BANE, author, \u003ci\u003eThe Permaculture Handbook: Garden Farming for Town and Country\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDON'T LIVE IN the ideal climate or have access to wonderful soil or plentiful water? Author Jenni Blackmore presents a highly personal and entertaining account of how permaculture can be practiced in adverse conditions, distilling the wisdom of 20 years of trial and error into a valuable teaching tool. The perfect antidote to dense, high-level technical manuals, \u003ci\u003ePermaculture for the Rest of Us\u003c\/i\u003e presents the fundamental principles of permaculture in a humorous, accessible manner. Each chapter focuses on a specific method or technique, interspersing straightforward explanations with the author's own experiences. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnyone can learn to live more sustainably in a less-than-perfect world. Ideal for urban dreamers, suburbanites and country-dwellers alike, this inspirational and instructional \"encouragement manual\" is a must-have travel guide for the journey to abundance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eJenni Blackmore skillfully weaves a thorough explanation of permaculture principles and practices into her own story of returning to the land... The result is a wealth of information, advice and inspiration.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDARRELL FREY, author, \u003ci\u003eBioshelter Market Garden\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJENNI BLACKMORE\u003c\/b\u003e 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 25 years ago and has been stumbling along the road to self-sufficient living ever since. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTo help bring you the very best inspiration and information about greener, more sustainable lifestyles, Mother Earth News is recommending select New Society Publishers books to its readers. This book is one of them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eADVENTURES ON THE ROAD TO REAL-WORLD SELF-SUFFICIENCY \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"...exactly what the title suggests: an enthusiastic, user-friendly guide to ecologically sensitive homesteading, using permaculture principles, for those who don't happen to have the money and opportunity to buy five or ten acres of perfect farmland.\" JOHN MICHAEL GREER, author, \u003cem\u003e Green Wizardry \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Sharing her hard-won lessons in permaculture with verve and intimate warmth, the author reveals the human side of building a new way of life: food, seeds, animals, weather and setbacks.\" PETER BANE, author, \u003cem\u003e The Permaculture Handbook: Garden Farming for Town and Country \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e DON'T LIVE IN \u003c\/strong\u003e the ideal climate or have access to wonderful soil or plentiful water? Author Jenni Blackmore presents a highly personal and entertaining account of how permaculture can be practiced in adverse conditions, distilling the wisdom of 20 years of trial and error into a valuable teaching tool. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The perfect antidote to dense, high-level technical manuals, \u003cem\u003e Permaculture for the Rest of Us \u003c\/em\u003e presents the fundamental principles of permaculture in a humorous, accessible manner. Each chapter focuses on a specific method or technique, interspersing straightforward explanations with the author's own experiences. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Anyone can learn to live more sustainably in a less-than-perfect world. Ideal for urban dreamers, suburbanites and country-dwellers alike, this inspirational and instructional \"encouragement manual\" is a must-have travel guide for the journey to abundance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Jenni Blackmore skillfully weaves a thorough explanation of permaculture principles and practices into her own story of returning to the land... The result is a wealth of information, advice and inspiration.\" DARRELL FREY, author, \u003cem\u003e Bioshelter Market Garden \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e JENNI BLACKMORE \u003c\/strong\u003e 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 25 years ago and has been stumbling along the road to self-sufficient living ever since. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e To help bring you the very best inspiration and information about greener, more sustainable lifestyles, Mother Earth News is recommending select New Society Publishers books to its readers. This book is one of them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e Jenni Blackmore \u003c\/b\u003e is a farmer, artist and writer 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. As a successful micro-farmer she produces most of her family's meat, eggs, fruit and vegetables, in spite of often-challenging conditions. 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