A Book Review: The Suburban Micro-Farm

I'm always eager to get my hands on great new gardening books.  No matter how long you have been gardening, there is always still so much to learn.  This is one of the reasons why I love working in the garden.  There is always room to continue growing and advancing at your craft.  I've discovered a book that is just about to be released, The Suburban Micro-Farm by Amy Stross.  It is filled with helpful information that will teach you how to become a master of your own landscape, no matter how big or small, in no time!  She really breaks down how you can turn your yard into an edible paradise from just a tiny seed.

As Amy puts it, "dirt therapy" has really worked for me.  I can really identify with people who start out feeling like they have a black thumb.  Even now, when people tell me I have a green thumb, I question that inside my head.  Do I really have a green thumb?  I always feel like there is more to master and areas I want to improve.  I feel the key to any hobby or career is really loving what you do.  You may see someone with a large homestead or farm and wonder how they got to that point.  This book will give you confidence and take away that overwhelming feeling of not knowing where to start.  Nothing large happens overnight, and this book will guide you through each step you can take to get you to where you want to be.

About The Author

I first got to know Amy Stross through her inspiring blog, Tenth Acre Farm.  I find myself frequently reading her latest posts and becoming motivated by her ideas and permaculture adventures she shares.  I love her ambition and her no-holds-barred approach to trying new things in her own yard.  I also admire how she is constantly learning and studying different aspects of nature, and I can feel her passion about what she does in her writing.  

She shares some helpful information that relates to her book in one of her latest post 5 Myths About Micro-Farming. It's articles like this that really introduce the concept of micro-farming to even the most novice gardener.  I love how she is willing to share her savvy garden knowledge with us.  A great example of this is in her article Want To Be A Micro-Farmer? 6 Tips For Success (And 6 Things Not To Do).  Right now, Amy lives in the suburbs of Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband and farm cat.  They are currently transforming a 3-acre suburban property into a biodiverse micro-farm.  

I love how Amy has overcome hardships in her own life to find health, happiness and adventure on the other side.  I have been suffering with the negative effects of autoimmune disease just like she has.  I feel like growing my own edible garden and working outside with nature daily has made a huge difference in my life.  Like Amy, my health and diet has improved immensely.  I really enjoy her curiosity to constantly learn more and her ability to teach people about incorporating gardening into your everyday lifestyle.  Make sure you follow along with her on social media. 

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