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Homesteading: How to Find New Independence on the Land Paperback – April 22, 2016

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"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."

Gene 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.

A 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.

Homesteading 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 considerationsSoil scienceOrganic vegetable and fruit cultivationAdvice on selecting grain crops for your homesteadRaising livestockAnd a great deal more

    Complete 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.

    This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a hardcover (ISBN 1626545979).

    Gene 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.

    Readers interested in related titles from Eugene Logsdon will also want to see: Gene Logsdon's Practical Skills (ISBN: 1626545952), Getting Food From Water (ISBN: 1626545987), Organic Orcharding (ISBN: 1626545790), Successful Berry Growing (ISBN: 1626546002), Two Acre Eden (ISBN: 1626545820).

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    • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Echo Point Books & Media, LLC (April 22, 2016)
    • Language ‏ : ‎ English
    • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 258 pages
    • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1626545960
    • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1626545960
    • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.4 ounces
    • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.54 x 9 inches
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    • Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2012
      Not an exhaustive or in-depth book, but does give lots of first hand, real world information on a broad range of homesteading topics, most of which I've mever read in any other book. (And I've read a LOT of homesteading books.)

      I think this one will be more helpful to me than most of the modern "homesteading" books. (I say "homesteading" because quite a few books supposedly covering that topic include things like how to make your own dried flower arrangements.)

      If you're looking for a real survival type homesteading book, this one is the perfect starting point.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2017
      This book is well written and the content is meaningful. The only draw back is it seems its was written in the 1970's with no revisions so some of the pricing quotes are not relevant.
    • Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2013
      I found this in a bargain tent sale at a used book store about a year ago and figured it was worth a dollar to find out what a homesteader was doing the year I was born. I got around to reading it this week and I have to say other than the change in prices over the years this was remarkably pertinent to today.

      This is a great overview of life on your homestead, not just raising chickens and canning food. He discusses things like getting the land, size considerations, enriching your soil, types of plants, fruits, and livestock that might fit appropriately into your plot, as well as taking advantage of your wild surroundings. Oh and repeatedly reminding the reader, don't quit your day job!

      One of the more interesting parts came at the end when he talks about blending old and new technologies. Keeping in mind this is copyright 1973 but he discusses things like harnessing rain water, using solar, and wind tech. All things you can turn on the TV any given day and see being brought to the fore front right now.

      Overall just a fun read. Got me thinking again about buying a parcel of land some where.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2014
      Great Book of information on homesteading! It's packed with so much information! It's so interesting even if you don't employ all of the contents. love it!
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    • Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2019
      Any thing by Gene is worth a good read
    • Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2020
      Looks to be in very good shape for a used book. Should be an enjoyable read.
    • Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2014
      I read this book many years ago and am glad to have found it again.

      Teachers who live the life are always the wisest of counselors; this book is proof of that.
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