“Updated for its 30th anniversary edition [this book] remains as relevant as ever.” —New York Times Book Review Since its original publication in 1989, The New Organic Grower has been one of the most important farming books available, with pioneer Eliot Coleman leading the charge in the organic movement in the United States. Now fully illustrated and updated, this 30th Anniversary Edition is a must-have for any agricultural library.
Eliot Coleman’s books and innovative methods have helped innumerable organic farmers build successful farms in deep accordance with nature. The wisdom in this seminal book holds true even as the modern agricultural canon has grown—in large part due to Coleman’s influence as a wise elder with decades of experience. New information has been included in this edition to showcase the new tools and techniques that Eliot has been developing over the last thirty-five years.
Inspired by the European intensive growers, The New Organic Grower, 30th Anniversary Edition, offers a very approachable and productive form of farming that has proven to work well for the earth and its stewards for centuries. Gardeners working on 2.5 acres or less will find this book especially useful, as it offers proof that small-scale market growers and serious home gardeners can live good lives close to the land and make a profit at the same time. The New Organic Grower is ideal for young farmers just getting started, or gardeners seeking to expand into a more productive enterprise.
New material in this edition includes:
Beautiful color photographs throughout, taken by master gardener and author Barbara Damrosch (Eliot’s wife and co-farmer)
Updated information throughout on how Eliot’s practices have changed through his experiments over the years
A new section from Damrosch about incorporating flowers on the small farm
More information on new tools Eliot has invented that don’t appear in any of his other books
“I was interested in the environment, farming, science . . . and there was Eliot’s book lying on the shelf. I remember grabbing it, and I just FELL IN. . . . I remember reading it like it was the Bible.”—Dan Barber, chef
What new content is included in the 30th Anniversary Edition?
The edition features updated farming practices, new tools developed by Eliot Coleman, color photographs, and a section on incorporating flowers in small farms.
Who is this book ideal for?
It's perfect for young farmers starting out and gardeners looking to expand into more productive, profitable enterprises on small-scale farms.
How does this book benefit small-scale market growers?
It offers insights into sustainable farming techniques that help small-scale growers live well and profitably while staying close to the land.
Why is The New Organic Grower considered a seminal work?
It's a pioneering guide in the organic movement, offering timeless wisdom and innovative methods for sustainable agriculture from Eliot Coleman.
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