Author(s): Tom Petherick (illus Lottre Oldfield; photography Melanie Eclare & Francesca Yorke)

Gardening

"Sufficient" is a book to inspire, educate and encourage a process of change towards a simple, gentle and sustainable way of living. Many of us want to make a shift in our lives by slowing down and consuming less, embracing artisan foods and championing human-scale organic growing methods as safe, compassionate and pleasurable. This book is a guide to starting that process, however and wherever you currently live in the world. "Sufficient" is a passionate approach to understanding why changes need to be made and how they can be achieved in a fun and life-enhancing way. It encourages the practice of sustainability, taking it from its niche following and bringing it into the mainstream consciousness via a practical every day manual. It contains 85,000 words.This title shows how to embrace change and encourage a subtle way of living - now in practical paperback. It offers easy tips on saving energy and organic gardening, even for city dwellers! It features charming illustrations and hardworking photography. Tom's almost encyclopedic knowledge is presented in easy to follow themes. First published 2007.