Seed Libraries
- 177 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Community-based initiatives to preserve and protect our food supply
Cindy Conner Books
Cindy Conner is an author and researcher dedicated to sustainable agriculture, focusing on growing a complete diet within limited spaces. Her work deeply explores the connection between soil health and nutritious food production. Conner has been pivotal in developing agricultural education programs and shares her expertise through writings and visual media, encouraging readers toward a more conscientious approach to cultivation and consumption.
Grow a Sustainable Diet: Planning and Growing to Feed Ourselves and the Earth
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Focusing on sustainable gardening practices, this guide by John Jeavons offers a personalized approach to maximize your harvest while nurturing your soil. It emphasizes developing a customized plan tailored to your garden's unique needs, drawing on Jeavons' extensive expertise in growing a variety of crops efficiently. Ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners, the book provides practical strategies to enhance productivity and improve soil health, ensuring a bountiful and sustainable garden.
A complete guide to growing flax and cotton in your home garden for the purpose of making clothing: how to grow, harvest, and prepare the fiber for spinning into yarn; how to spin cotton and flax/linen; the basics of weaving cloth; and suggestions on patterns and how to weave to create the pieces you need for clothing, and how to sew your woven pieces together