Our Book

Seven Seasons on Stowel Lake Farm

“Many people dream about farming within a functional, joyful community, of sharing resources and living in an ecologically sustainable way. But doing so is rare, and it doesn't happen by luck: it needs proper design. That's where this book is so inspiring, and so valuable.”

– Jean-Martin Fortier, author of the Market Gardener

Description

Many folks dream of living on a farm with a joyful community. We do it, but it’s taken many years and a lot trial and error to get to this point. This experience has left us wanting to share our story in hopes of igniting the passion in our readers to chase their own dreams.

This bountiful book is organized into the following seasons:

  • Early Spring

  • Late Spring

  • Summer

  • High Summer

  • Autumn

  • December

  • Deep Winter

We share the life of Stowel Lake Farm. From harvest dinners to Thursday work parties, looking after free-range children to handling the summer hay baling, each experience offers a meaningful celebration of people working and living together on the land. You’ll learn our tips, tricks, secrets, and recipes that we have developed over the years. In these pages you’ll learn about:

  • Our farming philosophy

  • Soil preparation

  • Seasonal traditions to build community

  • Our seasonal recipes

  • Seed preparation and saving

  • Raising children in community

  • Farming practices

  • Community living and how to make it work

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