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Not completely devoid of handy hints, but essentially a personal memoir, written for fun, of how Chas Griffin and his family set up and tried to run an organic smallholding, starting from scratch
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In 1982 the Griffins left the security of suburbia to grow garlic in West Wales. This is a funny and sometimes touching, warts-and-all account of their first three years: of how they learned lambing and marketing and ploughing and hay-making: and of the dung-sodden joys of milking and the surreal terrors of bee-keeping. Be amused. Be very amused.
Scenes from a Smallholding is by turns challenging, touching, and informative; but above all, it is very funny.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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This is the first book in ages that I have stopped reading and put away... why? Because I'm going on holiday next week and I just want to take it away with me and read it then instead. Why I bought this book I don't know because it isn't my usual read but it is positively the most refreshing, funny, informative book I think I've ever read (and no I don't know the author, his family, his cows or anyone... I'm just a book-buyer who got lucky.) Whereas I thought my eyes might glaze over at how to grow courgettes, somehow Mr Griffin manages to hold my interest. I've laughed aloud at many a spot and am really having to force myself to stop reading and pack the book away because it is an absolute joy. One of those books I will really be sorry to get to the end of. Buy it, read it,keep it.
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Chas Griffin had an 'Epiphany'in Urban Birmingham and that was that. Chas, wife & children soon swapped grey for green, fumes for fertiliser (organic of course) and a self- sufficient lifestyle in rural Wales soon becoming Organic Garlic Growers to provide a small income. Things ain't easy for the Griffins but despite the hard work and set backs, their ability to view their lives with humour and Chas's ability to contemplate the bizarre make this book truley different from others. I liked the writing style, intelligent, quirky, informative, gentle but passionate- above all its a great human story and the ending will have you wanting the author to write book 2- right away.....
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Oh! to be able to live off the land and escape the rat race...the dream of many a person and i'm one of them.
It would be so easy to give it a go many may say and after watching many programmes like River Cottage the pangs of jealousy increase...yet this kind of life and associated help from those in the know have not just happened by chance of a Channel4 programme...it's been going on far longer that I know...this book shows all...warts and all...well worth the read...
It would be so easy to give it a go many may say and after watching many programmes like River Cottage the pangs of jealousy increase...yet this kind of life and associated help from those in the know have not just happened by chance of a Channel4 programme...it's been going on far longer that I know...this book shows all...warts and all...well worth the read...
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excellent
A funny and well written book, ideal for anyone wanting to live this way of life. I look forward to reading more books in this series.
Published on 21 Aug 2009 by sally cousins
Magic
A self confessed pen pusher takes the plunge into the world of livestock and vegetables. The highs and lows of farm life are beautifully described on paper and glued together with... Read more
Published on 19 April 2009 by Springy
giggling;y good
I bought this to read on a flight, and it was a delightful book. Chas had me giggling so much! If you enjoyed Urban Dreams, Rural Realities then give this book a try, it's not in... Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2008 by Mrs. K. Brookbank
Great Read!
What a great read!! Funny and quite informative if you are thinking of starting a smallholding... couldn't put it down until I finished it and wanted more... Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2008 by Ms. D. Hughes
Scenes from a smallholding
This was a most entertaining book. Once you are used the chronological layout, it is humourous, touching and inspiring. I urge you to read it
Published on 16 Jan 2008 by G. Wurr
Best book I've read in a long time
Scenes from a Smallholding is one of best books I've ever read, simple as that. Incredibly funny, perceptive, thought provoking and motivational. What more could you want? Read more
Published on 5 Jun 2007 by Mr. D. M. Marshall
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