Directly from my own bookshelf, I review and recommend books about homesteading, permaculture, and gardening that I enjoy and have learned from.
Tree Crops: A Permanent Agriculture by J. Russell Smith is a classic book on agroforestry that was first published in 1929. Despite being nearly a century old, the book remains relevant and influential today. It is widely regarded as a seminal work in the field of agroforestry. One of the key themes in Part 1…
"Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability" is a comprehensive guide to permaculture, a design system for sustainable living and land use. The book, written by David Holmgren, co-originator of permaculture, covers the ethics, and principles of permaculture and how they can be applied in various contexts, from urban to rural and from gardening to community…
"The Permaculture Handbook: Garden Farming for Town and Country" by Peter Bane is a comprehensive guide to permaculture design and living. The book provides a thorough overview of permaculture principles and practices, including soil preparation, water management, plant selection, and animal husbandry. Bane also covers the social and economic aspects of permaculture, such as community…