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A guide to the stunning collection of Orchid Award Portraits from the Lindley Collections at the Royal Horticultural Society.

A fun and illuminating exploration into the sustainable spirits movement and the distillers leading it.

An urgent demand for a People's Green New Deal, foregrounding global agricultural transformation and climate justice for the Global South

From 1813 until his death in 1847, Thomas Pinniger kept a detailed daily account of the sheep and corn husbandry he practised first at Little Bedwyn Farm to 1825, and then as the owner of Beckhampton Farm in Avebury parish from 1829. These periods were separated by a stay on Sambourne Farm in Chippenham, when he was more an observer than an active farmer. These 'Farming Memorandums', as Pinniger described them, provide a fascinating and detailed record of the challenges that he faced throughout his long career. Farming practices and developments, prices of corn and livestock, and the weather were all recorded in detail. It is clear that they were not just kept for the sake of posterity, but as a body of knowledge and experience on which he could draw. His relations with his labourers and neighbours, not always cordial, add to the wealth of the content of the diaries. Having moved to Beckhampton, Pinniger bought the eponymously-named established coaching inn in the village. Stables were constructed for both the farm and the inn, with the latter specifically for race horses. The fortunes of the inn faltered with the coming of the railway in the early 1840s. As well as the obvious subject matter, Pinniger also noted the births, marriages and deaths of relatives, friends and acquaintances, revealing the social milieu in which he lived. Dates of funerals and of funeral services were also often provided, the latter rarely recorded in this period. He also provided a first hand account of the unrest of the Swing Riots of 1830, which he viewed as a serious threat. The years 1823 to 1838 have been transcribed, but the whole span is covered in the introduction. In keeping such meticulous daily records over so long a period, Thomas Pinniger stands as the principal representative of the class of yeoman farmers, from early to mid 19th-century Wiltshire.

A comprehensive how-to manual of Polyface Farm‿s signature designs--with tips, tricks, and a half century of lessons learned through trial and errorHave you wondered how to build the Polyface broiler shelter, or the dolly to move it, or an Eggmobile, Gobbledygo or Shademobile? For folks getting started, folks adding enterprises, or folks wanting a cheaper bootstrap way to build portable livestock infrastructure, Polyface Designs has all the diagrams and do-it-yourself building specifications. Joel Salatin wrote the text and Polyface former apprentice and engineer extraordinaire Chris Slattery did the drawings. Ultimately practical, the book includes how to build a corral, a home-made head gate and even how to select the right axle for your project. Square footage requirements for the deep bedding hay shed and area advice for pig pastures make this the definitive repository for a lifetime of Polyface experimentation. A massive volume, its 568 pages are in full color and beautiful enough to be a coffee table book even though you‿ll use it in your shop. Don‿t let the cover price scare you; one building tip can more than save the price of the book.

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters.As climate change becomes a growing reality, more industries must grapple with how to implement sustainable business practices at every step of the production process. This is especially true for viticulture, where every step of production can take years to come to fruition, a

In this ''Homesteading How To'' book, you will learn how to build an elegant, simple and well-designed Top Bar beehive that will serve you and your bees for years to come. The materials are inexpensive, the skills required are novice-level, and in the end, you will have something beautiful that your bees will flourish in.

Med udgangspunkt i husmand og vognmandsfamilien Petersen, der kan føres tilbage til før Jens Jensen deltog i krigen 1864, har jeg set på, hvordan området på Østerlyng omkring Skærby og Rørvigvej har udviklet sig gennem to århundreder.Mange mennesker, efterkommere og nuværende ejere af ejendomme i Skærby og langs med Rørvigvej har svaret på spørgsmål og endnu flere hjulpet til med at finde frem til nye kilder.Erindringerne om de øde forblæste udstedslodder med landbrug, der med tiden af lyst og af nød blev forvandlet til helårshuse, feriekolonier, værksteder, butikker og 1500 sommerhuse, er nu samlet til en bog med billeder, skøder, avisudklip, reklamer og citater.Hvert kapitel skal læses og ses som en lille historie for sig. To personer kan have været til stede ved samme begivenhed omkring skarpsynet og storsindede flittige mennesker, men lagt mærke til forskellige ting, og derfor husker de ikke nødvendigvis det samme. Den enes erindring er lige så rigtigt som den andens, sådan er det med erindringer.

This book provides an introduction to the complex area of plant constituents and the therapeutic activities associated with them.

Jeg er kommet på Østerlyng og i Askehaven. Det foregik de første år enten bag på min mors cykel eller sammen med min far på bukken af hestevognen, der indeholdt slagterisvin eller foder fra Carl Jensens købmandsgård.I de 3 år, hvor jeg gik i realskolen Borger- og Realskolen på Grundtvigsvej, cyklede jeg i solskin, blæst, regn, sne eller islag fra Nakke over Hovvigvej og ad Østerlyngvej gennem Lindealle til Borger- og Realskolen på Grundtvigsvej. Jeg har altid været nysgerrig på, hvad der gemmer sig af menneskers livshistorie bag et hus, et landbrug, et kroget træ, en skov rundt på Østerlyng.De gamle og nye billeder med motiver af gårde, huse, forretninger, fritidshuse og landskaber er et studie værd. Stavemåder og husnumre har ændret sig. Måske har du på en ferie kørt forbi, eller genkender dit nuværende hus, dit gamle hjem, en person du kender eller er i familie med.Bogen består af enkeltstående kapitler, hvor jeg begynder med de steder, hvor man gennem de ældste kilder om beboere på Østerlyng, får indblik i tiden med krigene i 1848 og 1864 og frem til 1950’erne. I de øvrige kapitler er det også gennem erindringer, billeder, avisudklip og citater fra beboere eller deres efterkommere, at man får indblik i udviklingen.På Østerlyng og i Askehaven er udviklingen gået fra hedens landbrugsland til fritidsland. Man kan beklage udviklingen eller glæde sig over den, som man vil. Den er en kendsgerning – også i Fredsskoven.

The newest volume of the eclectic biannual anthology from the Greenhorns, a grassroots network for recruiting, promoting and supporting new American farmers The New Farmer's Almanac, Vol. V is an antidote to the repeating story of helplessness in the face of climo-politico-econo-corona-chaos. In these pages, dozens of contributing writers and artists report from the seas, the borders, the woods, the fields, and the hives. Farmers, poets, grocers, gardeners, architects, activists, agitators--all join forces to re-vision the future of food systems and land use. This is our Grand Land Plan. The solutions unfurl before us. First, recovery: farmers and food networks reflect on local resiliency and logistics from the time of COVID-19. Next, resistance: we invite readers to consider arguments for land reform, for the localization of food systems, for policy change in the forest and on the farm, for solidarity and sovereignty. We share reporting on restoration projects, from interstate roadsides to intertidal zones to our civic institutions. There are lessons from honeybees. Designs for the seaweed commons and for sanctuary. Together, these thinkers turn their--and our--attention to the long future. The New Farmer's Almanac is a large-scale inquiry--both visual and literary. Along with words, readers will find field maps, farm comics, photo essays, portraits and prints, pearls from the archives, and dozens of other curiosities. Join us in exploring principles and strategies for just, adaptive, resourceful, and responsive land use for all. Contributors to Vol. V include farmer activist Karen Washington; oyster whisperer and ecologist Anamarija Frankic; Elizabeth Hoover of Good Warrior Seeds; permaculturist and author Tao Orion; conservation scientist and author Lauren Oakes; and soil scientists, regenerative farmers, savanna restorationists, landscape architects, poets, printmakers, illustrators, and photographers from around the US and Earth.

This new textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspect of plant diseases, including pathogens, plant-pathogen interactions, their management, and future perspectives.

Learn about the incredible range of useful shrubs for many different situations, large and small. World renown expert, Martin Crawford, includes common fruit bushes like currants and gooseberries, and many other less-known shrubs with edible fruits, nuts, leaves, or other parts.

Choose the perfect cat for youFrom Siamese to Sphynx cats, The Complete Cat Breed Book will help you choose the perfect companion for you. Fully illustrated and featuring over 150 of the world's best-loved cat breeds, this is the only cat breed guide you'll ever need.Complete with breed history, appearance and personality traits with Q&A charts, you're sure to find all the information necessary when choosing your cat. Also find expert advice on communicating with your cat and top tips on tackling behavioural problems such as ankle biting or furniture scratching. A concise care programme will cover all stages of your cat's life, from establishing a routine to dealing with common health problems.The Complete Cat Breed Book is a one-stop manual to helping you become the owner of a happy, healthy, well-mannered cat.

All the stuff you need to know to keep happy, healthy hens at home. Jane shares top tips for all areas of chicken care, from her decade's experience with a backyard flock.