Besides being a fellow blogger and heirloom gardener, Emma Cooper is a good friend of mine and very like minded. I’m delighted she’s written this book, something I think makes a very important contribution to promoting environmentally friendly and sustainable living.
This book is a very personal account of things she’s done in her garden and home over the last several years, including building a geodesic dome shaped greenhouse, raising chickens as well as heirloom and alternative gardening.
As an alternative to a how-to book, Emma has written an A-Z account of the most important things she’s done. Everything from Achocha to Zucchini. She tells you what worked, and what didn’t. If there are tips and tricks to be had, she spells these out. She lets you know what she’s still doing, and things she doesn’t have time for any more.
If you’re experienced in alternative living and gardening, this book probably isn’t for you. At the same time if you are just beginning or only a year or two into things, this is a great book to get ideas from.
While her experiences are based on a wet UK climate, much of what she writes about applies to everyone, regardless of where in the world you live.
To get an idea of the kind of person she is, have a look at her blog and listen to some of her podcasts.
Also important are Permanent Publications where you can purchase this book online if you live in the UK, and the associated Sustainability Centre. Most people outside the UK can purchase this book online from Amazon.
