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Amy is an avid permaculture gardener, writer, educator, and the award-winning author of The Suburban Micro-Farm, with a varied background in home-scale food production.

She has reached hundreds of thousands of people with her expertise and adventures in permaculture gardening at TenthAcreFarm.com. ...more

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Living Soil: How Soil Microbes Support Plant Health

Healthy plants don’t grow alone. Learn how living soil supports plant health through soil microbes, compost, mulch, and living roots—and how to build healthier, more resilient soil in your own garden.

The post Living Soil: How Soil Microbes Support Plant Health appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.

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Second Nature: A Gardener's Education

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“...what I have found... is that I’m more alive and engaged with the edible landscape. For example, when the strawberries, cherries, or black raspberries ripen, it is an exciting moment! Nothing about a lawn is that exciting.”
― Amy Stross, The Suburban Micro-Farm: Modern Solutions for Busy People

tags: agriculture, gardening, suburban-life

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“A goal without a plan is just a wish,” according to the French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery.”
― Amy Stross, The Suburban Micro-Farm: Modern Solutions for Busy People

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“Your top priority needs to be—first and foremost—eating fresh, chemical-free produce and keeping your busy family healthy.”
― Amy Stross, The Suburban Micro-Farm: Modern Solutions for Busy People

tags: gardening, healthy-living, sustainable-living

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“In a country where less than 1% of the population farms, increasing food production in suburban landscapes would increase national food security.”
― Amy Stross, The Suburban Micro-Farm: Modern Solutions for Busy People

tags: agriculture, gardening, suburban-life

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