Sepp Holzer's Permaculture: A Practical Guide to Small-Scale, Integrative Farmin

Description: Sepp Holzer's Permaculture: A Practical Guide to Small-Scale, Integrative Farming and Gardening by Sepp Holzer First published in German as Sepp Holzers Permakultur by Leopold Stocker Verlag. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Sepp Holzer farms steep mountainsides in Austria 1,500 meters above sea level. His farm is an intricate network of terraces, raised beds, ponds, waterways and tracks, well covered with productive fruit trees and other vegetation, with the farmhouse neatly nestling amongst them. This is in dramatic contrast to his neighbors spruce monocultures.In this book, Holzer shares the skill and knowledge acquired over his lifetime. He covers every aspect of his farming methods, not just how to create a holistic system on the farm itself, but how to make a living from it. Holzer writes about everything from the overall concepts, down to the practical details.In Sepp Holzers Permaculture readers will learn: How he sets up a permaculture system The fruit varieties he has found best for permaculture growing How to construct terraces, ponds, and waterways How to build shelters for animals and how to work with them on the land How to cultivate edible mushrooms in the garden and on the farm and much more Holzer offers a wealth of information for the gardener, smallholder or alternative farmer yet the books greatest value is the attitudes it teaches. He reveals the thinking processes based on principles found in nature that create his productive systems. These can be applied anywhere. Author Biography Josef ("Sepp") Holzer was born in the Province of Salzburg, Austria. He is a farmer, author and an international consultant for natural agriculture. He took over his parents mountain farm business in 1962 and pioneered the use of ecological farming, or permaculture, techniques at high altitudes (1,100 to 1,500 meters above sea level) after being unsuccessful with regular farming methods. Called the "rebel farmer" because he persisted in these practices despite being fined and even threatened with prison for practices such as not pruning his fruit trees (unpruned fruit trees survive snow loads Table of Contents 1. Landscape design 2. Alternative agriculture 3. Fruit Trees 4. Cultivating mushrooms 5. Gardens 6. Projects Review "Holzers beautifully designed and illustrated book is essential reading for all who care about the land and the vast interrelated web of living beings who inhabit it, and it is especially timely, since small and organic farmers in the United States are being threatened by agribusiness, chemical companies, and others who view nature as something to conquer and ravish rather than honor and learn from. Large- and small-scale farmers, home gardeners, and even those who only have room to grow in a few pots on a city balcony will find Holzers methods applicable and effective, his reasoning and knowledge impeccable, and his spirit pure and honest."--Kristine Morris, "Foreword Reviews" Review Quote There, at an altitude which everyone else has abandoned to low-value forestry, what is probably the best example of a permaculture farm in Europe stands out like a beacon. --Patrick Whitefield, permaculture author and teacher Details ISBN160358370X Author Sepp Holzer Short Title SEPP HOLZERS PERMACULTURE Pages 256 Publisher Chelsea Green Publishing Company Language English ISBN-10 160358370X ISBN-13 9781603583701 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 631.58 Illustrations Yes Translator Anna Sapsford-Francis Year 2011 Publication Date 2011-04-11 Imprint Chelsea Green Publishing Co Subtitle A Practical Guide to Small-Scale, Integrative Farming and Gardening Place of Publication White River Junction Country of Publication United States Translated from German Audience General/Trade AU Release Date 2011-04-11 NZ Release Date 2011-04-11 US Release Date 2011-04-11 UK Release Date 2011-04-11 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158562962;

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