emmatalksaboutbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.5
sandeestarlite's review against another edition
3.0
This book is an overview of what could be possible to accomplish in the suburbs as far as self-sufficient living. It's not particularly detailed, like it tells you that you may need to supplement a beehive's winter nutrition but not how to figure out if they need it, and an overview of hive disease but not how to tell if your hive is not thriving.
It's a good starting place for ideas, but you'd need a whole other set of resources to actually do any of the things in this book. Or it could be interesting if you're a year into some of these projects and need a little insight from someone who has lived it. The authors are encouraging and tell of their own experiences, which was interesting.
It's a good starting place for ideas, but you'd need a whole other set of resources to actually do any of the things in this book. Or it could be interesting if you're a year into some of these projects and need a little insight from someone who has lived it. The authors are encouraging and tell of their own experiences, which was interesting.
kemendraugh's review against another edition
4.0
A little chipper for me but also really helpful! Very no-fear homesteading approach, which I appreciated a LOT especially the bees chapter.
silodear's review against another edition
3.0
An accessible, straight-forward book for people new to this stuff. Not the most in-depth or useful book for me.
anamoshoshin's review against another edition
1.0
This is a useful books for those just starting out home farming/gardening and urban or suburban homesteading. I didn't love the cutesy tone of this book but it did have a lot of great ideas and helpful info. Read my full review at my blog:
http://www.madcatquilts.com/blog/2020/7/6/little-house-in-the-suberbs
http://www.madcatquilts.com/blog/2020/7/6/little-house-in-the-suberbs
wreathedinviolets's review against another edition
3.0
I should probably lead with the fact that I'm not the intended audience for this book. While I did find the first few chapters about different ways to garden and keep animals (including bees!) interesting and generally informative, the second half is just a recipe/idea book I mostly skimmed. I didn't get why there were things about babysitting (???) and how to convince your partner to make changes to your life that match up with a sustainable lifestyle. This just isn't all that helpful unless you fall into a very specific category and live in a particular kind of suburb.
mjsauer89's review against another edition
4.0
Helpful. I appreciated that they shares two three ideas for the best way tondo each things, instead of overwhelming the reader with options.
juneofthemoon's review against another edition
5.0
This is a great book for those who are thinking about trying a more sustainable lifestyle in their current suburban space. I can't wait to try some new things this spring!
tacomarae's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book. It makes our plans for this summer feel doable, and not overwhelming. The book is instructional, but encouraging and conversation. Superglad I bought it.