Description
More and more city folk are wanting to have a slice of the good life. Here Paul Peacock, joint editor of the national monthly magazine “Home Farmer” and self-proclaimed ‘self-sufficient in a semi’ enthusiast, examines the pros and cons facing the urban farmer. He covers all aspects of striving to be self-sufficient in the middle of a city from bee keeping without upsetting the neighbours to keeping pigs on a small acreage.Packed with much practical advice including legal and welfare issues, the pitfalls and the joys as well as guidance on both animal husbandry and vegetable gardening on a small-scale, this book is an excellent introduction for anyone wanting to live out the good life in the city.
