Description
- From the New York Times bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees. The Hidden Life of Trees has been translated into dozens of languages and sold over 2 million copies worldwide.
- The first collaboration between Peter Wohlleben and his wife Miriam. Miriam and Peter’s loving bond anchors the book throughout.
- Based on the true story of how Peter and Miriam moved from the city to a forest homestead.
- Includes tips and tricks for beginner homesteaders.
- Includes information on raising goats, chickens, planting a vegetable garden, preserving, constructing farm buildings.
- Relatable while also being aspirational: Peter and Miriam describe failing at tasks and ditching best laid plans, but always remain dedicated to their goal of sustainable farming.
- Speaks to a recent increase in homesteaders and hobby farmers: The pandemic years saw a record loss of people from cities as they migrated to the country where more space meant bigger gardens, a chicken coop, and more sustainable living.
- Includes 8 recipes