About The Book

The Suburban Micro-Farm teaches you how to create and maintain a sustainable and successful garden by putting in just 15 minutes of work everyday. We are all very busy and are constantly juggling multiple tasks and responsibilities in life. Setting a realistic goal and putting aside a small amount of time really makes it possible for everyone to have a healthy and happy lifestyle. She shares how you don't need a ton of space to create your own micro-farm, something that I think can be very daunting to many wanting to get into it. You can get creative! I've learned recently about growing vertically. Implement this into your own garden design and find what works best for you! Amy shares that it is possible to take an out-of-the-box approach and grow edibles anywhere. You can even grow them in your own front yard. She also reminds us to adapt to the situations we are given no matter what limitations we have.

This book dives right into developing healthy soil, starting seeds and edible landscaping. Throughout the book Amy provides stunning photography to help make her ideas and advice more tangible. It's easy to follow along with her tips, tricks and lifehacks throughout the pages. The book is helpful to have on hand when you are ready to begin implementing a technique to your own garden. Take composting for example. I'm looking to become a daily composter this upcoming season so that nothing goes to waste. In chapter 3, Developing Healthy Soil, she really breaks down all of the different ways you can go about this so it fits into your lifestyle. I will definitely be flipping through this chapter again in a couple of months!

If you have ever been curious about permaculture or micro-farming, but don't really understand it, you need this book! Amy teaches you ways to grow and cultivate all while being environmentally friendly. We certainly strive for a low-maintenance landscape that is beneficial for not only us, but also the ecosystem around us. Using water wisely is just one of the techniques she discusses inside these pages.