{"product_id":"homesteading-book-gene-logsdon-9781626545977","title":"Homesteading","description":"\u003cp\u003e The organic homestead means something deeper than either the nobility of work or the pleasantness of leisure. What it must provide -- if the homestead is to have true success -- is a shrine to tranquility, an island of calm sanity to which you can retreat each day from the hectic outside world.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGene Logsdon is uniquely qualified to write about homesteading -- his heart has never been far from the land. He was born and raised on his family s farm, and as an adult he established a two-acre homestead before moving on to operate a 32-acre farm of his own. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA prolific writer on a range of agricultural subjects, Gene Logsdon is beloved for his practical insight, folksy wisdom, and deep reverence for the natural world. He teaches and practices a homesteading philosophy of peaceful coexistence; of accommodating oneself to nature rather than dominating it. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHomesteading is one of his first books, and the time-tested techniques it teaches are as relevant now as ever. Inside you ll find a wealth of information about maintaining a self-sustaining lifestyle, including: Financial considerations Soil science Organic vegetable and fruit cultivation Advice on selecting grain crops for your homestead Raising livestock And a great deal more \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete with photos and illustrations, this book is a wonderful resource for homesteaders and organic farmers alike. With an emphasis on enjoying the simple pleasures of a country life, Logsdon s infectious positivity and humor will keep you smiling even when the going gets tough. He never fails to remind us that the hard work of homesteading ain t worth a thing if you forget to put down your hoe, relax, and soak up the tranquil beauty of your natural surroundings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGene Logsdon and his wife Carol have a small-scale experimental farm in Wyandot County, Ohio. Gene is the author of numerous books and magazine articles on farm-related issues, and believes sustainable pastoral farming is the solution for our stressed agricultural system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50204470280465,"sku":"CIN1626545979VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51040808337681,"sku":"NIN9781626545977","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1626545979.jpg?v=1751408371","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-gb\/products\/homesteading-book-gene-logsdon-9781626545977","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}