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Many 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.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.From the Introduction,Quote:My purpose here is to write an encouragement manual, an if we can do it then for certain you can kind of book, a book that might save others from getting bogged down by the same mistakes we made and which simplifies and elevates permaculture methodology to its rightful status. I’d also like it to be an interesting and inspiring read . . . and if it can elucidate some of those tricky verses from the Book of Revelation, well. . . .just kidding! I know my limitations. The more we strive to live in harmony with the natural world the more I realize that everything requires a fine balance, including a book such as this. While not wanting it to read like a text book, I do want to supply enough concrete information to facilitate success. Much of this information will be condensed into sidebars, the “executive notes” for those who might want to skip through the anecdotal, more scenic route and parachute right into the facts. The photographs were all taken here on QuackaDoodle Farm and who knows, perhaps for some these might be inspiration enough. Whether it’s a speed read during the first heady days of spring planting or leisurely dreaming on a cold winter’s afternoon, read on. And enjoy!ContentsCoverPraise for Permaculture for the Rest of UsTitle PageCopyright PageContentsDedicationIntroduction1. Slug Wars or How it All Began2. The Nitty Gritty on Building Dirt3. To Dig or Not to Dig4. Green Thumbing It 1015. Easy Starter Crops Color Section6. What? And When?7. Gotta Getta Greenhouse8. Warm Wussies9. Quack, Cluck and Gobble10. Ethics and Principles11. Harvest Time: The Reason for it All! GlossarySuggested Reading IndexAbout the AuthorPaperback: 192 pagesPublisher: New Society Publishers (Oct. 1 2015)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0865718105ISBN-13: 978-0865718104ASIN: B015BWFJMK