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This Organic Life : Confessions of a Suburban Homesteader This Organic Life : Confessions of a Suburban Homesteader
by Joan Dye Gussow
Hardcover - 240 pages (June 2001)
Chelsea Green Pub Co
ISBN: 1890132942


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From Library Journal
Two decades ago, when nutritionist Gussow was giving fiery speeches about the importance of eating locally and seasonally, she realized that it was time to put her convictions into practice. In this combination memoir, polemic, and gardening manual, she discusses the joys and challenges of growing organic produce in her own New York garden.

Initially, Gussow had planned to write about her misadventures in buying a 150-year-old house on a Hudson River floodplain. That story was incorporated into this book, but many of the boring remodeling details should have been omitted. Interesting points include a description of establishing her new garden, tips on making compost and on growing fruits and vegetables successfully in a northern climate, and various recipes using the garden bounty. Throughout, Gussow stresses the need to live responsibly "in a society where thoughtless consumption is the norm." Her constant reminders that industrial agriculture produces tasteless, environmentally destructive food well intentioned though they may be start sounding like a litany after a while. Yet, despite its flaws and self-righteous tone, this work offers encouragement to urban and suburban gardeners who want to grow at least some of their own produce.

A suitable addition to gardening collections in public libraries. Ilse Heidmann, San Marcos, TX



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This Organic Life : Confessions of a Suburban Homesteader
by Joan Dye Gussow
Hardcover - 240 pages (June 2001)
Chelsea Green Pub Co
ISBN: 1890132942

   
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