Milkwood
Real skills for down-to-earth living
Kirsten Bradley author Nick Ritar author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Murdoch Books
Published:4th Oct '18
Should be back in stock very soon
This insightful guide, Milkwood, offers practical skills for sustainable living, encouraging readers to grow their own food and embrace self-reliance.
In Milkwood, readers are introduced to the transformative power of homegrown living through practical skills and sustainable practices. This beautifully crafted guide offers a comprehensive look at five diverse methods for nourishing ourselves while respecting and stewarding nature's abundance. From growing your own food to foraging for wild greens, the book encourages readers to embrace self-reliance and connect with the natural world. With contributions from well-known permaculture educators, the wisdom shared in these pages aims to inspire a community of individuals ready to take action.
The authors, Kirsten Bradley and Nick Ritar, have created a resource that is not only informative but also enjoyable to read. Designed for those who wish to learn at their own pace, Milkwood invites you to sit down with a cup of tea and a notebook, ready to absorb the wealth of knowledge contained within. The book covers a range of topics, including keeping bees, growing mushrooms, and even fermenting food, making it a versatile guide for anyone looking to enhance their culinary and gardening skills.
At its core, Milkwood emphasizes the importance of community and shared knowledge. The authors run a school on their regenerative farm, offering hands-on courses that complement the teachings in the book. This guide is more than just a manual; it’s an invitation to join a movement towards a more sustainable and fulfilling lifestyle, fostering a deeper connection with the earth and each other.
'From two of Australia's most energetic and capable permaculture communicators, this beautifully presented book gives readers the nitty gritty guide for five diverse ways to nourish ourselves from stewarding nature's abundance.
A book that draws on more than a decade of passion and experience both learning and communicating practical skills powered by permaculture ethics and principles. Beautifully presented, inspiring with hands-on processes for nourishing ourselves from nature.'
David Holmgren - co-originator of Permaculture
'This book may change your life and your community. Pick a chapter and start to grow a new skill. Enjoy the ride!'
Costa Georgiadis
'Finally, the ultimate self-reliance manual from premier educational facilitator, Milkwood. No start button, no interrupted streaming, no electronic subscription necessary. Just curl up with delicious information and begin turning pages.'
Joel Salatin, Polyface Farm
'The antidote to what ails us lies within these pages; a joyful guide to how to grow, eat and live in harmony with nature.'
Indira Naidoo
'This book is an expressive roadmap to a chosen life. It is filled with fascinating and inspiring detail so that you too can choose and develop the simple or more complex skills you seek; to nurture and make connections in your world, a world to love more fully.'
Holly Davis
'At last! The book we've all been waiting for! Milkwood Permaculture has been at the intellectual and practical forefront of all things growing, living and sharing for as long as I can remember. They have now blessed us with this stunning and knowledge laden book that will doubtlessly become a dog-eared touchstone for anyone who enjoys getting their hands dirty and their bellies filled.'
Paul West, River Cottage Australia
ISBN: 9781743365106
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 1234g
304 pages