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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl

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Rene'
Prosser WA
USA
4309 Posts

Posted - Sep 03 2008 :  3:37:40 PM  Show Profile  Send ruralfarmgirl a Yahoo! Message
A few of us were visiting about a book list of must reads now that winter is quickly approaching~ SO I will start, but anyone can add to it.....

Free Lunch by David Cay Johnson
Animal,Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver
Omnivore's Dilemma By Michael Pollan
In defense of food by Michael Pollan
Montrose: Life in a garden by Nancy Goodwin
Roots Demystified by Robert Kourik
The Earth Moved by Amy Stewart
Worms Eat My Garbage by Mary Appelholf
Secrets to great soil by Elizabeth P. Stell
Gardening with heirloom seeds by Lynn Coulter
Living Green by Greg Horn
Diet for A New America by John Robbins
Food revolution by John Robbins


Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185

"Despite the gardener's best intentions, Nature will improvise. ~Michael P. Garafalo

marthac
Farmgirl at Heart

2 Posts

Martha
Winston Salem NC
USA
2 Posts

Posted - Sep 08 2008 :  08:46:37 AM  Show Profile
Thanks for the list! Cant wait to see whats inside!
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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl

512 Posts

Jennifer
Altamont NY
USA
512 Posts

Posted - Sep 08 2008 :  5:12:18 PM  Show Profile
I have read some of the books on the list, and am looking forward to reading the rest!

Jennifer
Farmgirl Sister #104

"Nature brings to every time and season some beauties of its own".
-Charles Dickens
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Patsy
True Blue Farmgirl

592 Posts


Illinois
USA
592 Posts

Posted - Sep 09 2008 :  08:40:38 AM  Show Profile
Need to add: Women Of The Harvest

I think that if a mortal ever heard the voice of God, it would be in a garden at the cool of the day. (F. Moore)

Patsy

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ranchmama
True Blue Farmgirl

360 Posts

Elise
Rosebud MT
USA
360 Posts

Posted - Sep 16 2008 :  11:28:45 AM  Show Profile
Oh Patsy that looks like a good one! I just checked it out on PBS and added to my wish list.



Every Child Deserves Our Love &
A Bear of Their Own
http://ATeddyForKeeps.org

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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl

5602 Posts

Annika

USA
5602 Posts

Posted - Sep 16 2008 :  11:47:55 AM  Show Profile
Well, between your list and my book list, even with the cross overs, I'm officially giving up sleep this autumn and winter

Annika
Farmgirl sister #13
Mud Hen Queen
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http://panzymoonsgarden.blogspot.com/
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl

811 Posts

Marcia
WA
USA
811 Posts

Posted - Sep 20 2008 :  9:06:16 PM  Show Profile
I read Eat More Dirt this summer. I recommend it. I'm going to find a used one to add to my gardening library.

"Nature always has the last laugh." Mrs. Greenthumbs

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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl

891 Posts

Kristine
Bonney Lake Wa
USA
891 Posts

Posted - Sep 20 2008 :  10:53:46 PM  Show Profile
Great list!!!
Add Carla Emery's Olds Fashioned Recipe Book
How to Grow More Vegetables by John Jevons


Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many, MRET & Wellness Coach

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Farmgirl Sister #97
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl

4309 Posts

Rene'
Prosser WA
USA
4309 Posts

Posted - Sep 21 2008 :  07:10:41 AM  Show Profile  Send ruralfarmgirl a Yahoo! Message
WOW, this is AWESOME ~ I am with you Annika, SO much to learn and so little time :), spring will be here before we know it.

Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://farmchicksfarm.blogspot.com/

"Despite the gardener's best intentions, Nature will improvise. ~Michael P. Garafalo
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