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Joseph Lofthouse

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The United States

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Joseph Lofthouse struggled to grow warm weather crops under tough growing conditions, in a cold mountain valley, in the desert. His book, Landrace gardening describes the methods and ideas that enabled him to overcome the problems. They are generally applicable to any growing, anywhere.

Joseph taught landrace gardening at conferences hosted by the Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance, National Heirloom Expo, Organic Seed Alliance, Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA-NY), and Utah Farm & Food Conference. He is World Tomato Society ambassador.

Joseph learned seed saving from his grandfather and father, on a 6th generation family farm. He worked as a chemist before melting down due to the ethical dilemmas. He sought refuge in a monastery, taki ...more

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Joseph Lofthouse I have the opposite problem... How do I stop myself from writing? I have to limit myself to writing 1000 words per day, which leaves time for eating, …moreI have the opposite problem... How do I stop myself from writing? I have to limit myself to writing 1000 words per day, which leaves time for eating, sleep, and for family and friends. I lost 15 pounds in the 4 months it took me to write and publish Landrace Gardening. (less)

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Joseph Lofthouse I'm currently working on a Spanish language version of Landrace Gardening. I'm looking for beta readers to help guide my vocabulary choices since Span…moreI'm currently working on a Spanish language version of Landrace Gardening. I'm looking for beta readers to help guide my vocabulary choices since Spanish is a second language for me.

After that is finished, I expect to release a large print version of the English edition.(less)

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	Landrace Gardening: Food Security through Biodiversity and Promiscuous Pollination 4.42 avg rating — 97 ratings — 15 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	स्थानीय किस्मों के साथ बागवानी (Landrace Gardening - Hindi): जैव विविधता, पार परागण, और योग्यतम की उत्तरजीविता के माध्यम से खाद्य सुरक्षा के लिए ... ... – International Editions) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars