Our Little Farm

Adventures in Sustainable Living

By: Peter Wohlleben, Miriam Wohlleben, Jane Billinghurst - translator

Narrated by: Michael Langan

Called "a veritable tree whisperer" by the Wall Street Journal, Peter Wohlleben is known across the world for his illuminating books about forests and how to help them thrive. Now, the German forester invites listeners into his home for the first time in Our Little Farm, describing the steps he and his wife, Miriam, have taken to live sustainably and in harmony with nature.

Peter and Miriam moved from the city to a remote forest lodge in the early nineties. Amidst juggling careers and raising a young family, they learned how to plant and rotate crops, harvest and preserve nature's bounty, and tend to the unique needs of their animals and environment. Along the way, they made mistakes and abandoned some projects (sheep raising was not their thing) but maintained a sense of joy in their shared goal.

Brimming with insights, wisdom, and tips on everything from constructing farm buildings to choosing the perfect chicken, Our Little Farm shows that, with a little grit, humor, and self-compassion, it's possible to live according to our values and to care for the earth even as we care for ourselves, our homes, and our families.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2018 Eugen Ulmer KG; English translation copyright 2023 by Jane Billinghurst (P)2024 Tantor

Easy fun read

Delightful, we have a little farm also so it was very connective tissue information and fun

So much to like about this book!

While I enjoyed the subdued tone of the material and performance, which were pleasingly coherent, the story and details felt vibrantly alive. Their experience matched, in so many ways, the experience my wife and I have enjoyed building out farm. It could have been so helpful to me if I had read this book back in 2017, when we started our farm. There is hard won wisdom presented in this work without ceremony or marketing. It simply is what it is, in detail. This is my new favorite farming/homesteading recommendation.

The amount of work for sustainability

My husband is glad I read this book. I fantasize about having chickens, goats, sheep, etc. it’s a lot of work. I’m cured! Thankyou.

it's a great new read

I love this book from beginning to end. and all the hallmarks of a good life with responsibilities without the responsibilities so to say laugh out loud.