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An inspiring story for everyone who's ever dreamed of growing the food they eat* *When Jeanne Nolan, a teenager in search of a less materialistic, more authentic existence, left Chicago i… More...

An inspiring story for everyone who's ever dreamed of growing the food they eat* *When Jeanne Nolan, a teenager in search of a less materialistic, more authentic existence, left Chicago in 1987 to join a communal farm, she had no idea that her decades-long journey would lead her to the heart of a movement that is currently changing our nation's relationship to food. Now a leader in the sustainable food movement, Nolan shares her story in From the Ground Up, helping us understand the benefits o An inspiring story for everyone who's ever dreamed of growing the food they eat* *When Jeanne Nolan, a teenager in search of a less materialistic, more authentic existence, left Chicago in 1987 to join a communal farm, she had no idea that her decades-long journey would lead her to the heart of a movement that is currently changing our nation's relationship to food. Now a leader in the sustainable food movement, Nolan shares her story in From the Ground Up, helping us understand the benefits of organic gardening-for the environment, our health, our wallets, our families, and our communities. The great news, as Nolan shows us, is that it has never been easier to grow the vegetables we eat, whether on our rooftops, in our backyards, in our school yards, or on our fire escapes. From the Ground Up chronicles Nolan's journey as she returned seventeen years later, disillusioned with communal life, to her parents' suburban home on the North Shore as a single mother with few marketable skills. Her mother suggested she plant a vegetable garden in their yard, and it grew so abundantly that she established a small business planting organic gardens in suburban yards. She was then asked to create an organic farm for children at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo, and she soon began installing gardens around the city-on a restaurant's rooftop, in school yards, and for nonprofit organizations. Not only did she realize that practically anyone anywhere could grow vegetables on a small scale but she learned a greater lesson as well: rather than turn her back on mainstream society, she could make a difference in the world. The answer she was searching for was no further than her own backyard. In this moving and inspiring account, which combines her fascinating personal journey with the knowledge she gained along the way, Nolan helps us understand the importance of planting and eating organically-both for our health and for the environment-and provides practical tips for growing our food. Adult, Social & Cultural Studies, From the Ground Up~~ Alice Waters, Jeanne Nolan~~Adult~~Social & Cultural Studies~~9780679644477, en, From the Ground Up, Alice Waters, Jeanne Nolan, 9780679644477, Spiegel & Grau, 07/16/2013, , , , Spiegel & Grau, 07/16/2013<

ISBN: 9780679644477

An inspiring story for everyone who's ever dreamed of growing the food they eat* *When Jeanne Nolan, a teenager in search of a less materialistic, more authentic existence, left Chicago i… More...

An inspiring story for everyone who's ever dreamed of growing the food they eat* *When Jeanne Nolan, a teenager in search of a less materialistic, more authentic existence, left Chicago in 1987 to join a communal f An inspiring story for everyone who's ever dreamed of growing the food they eat* *When Jeanne Nolan, a teenager in search of a less materialistic, more authentic existence, left Chicago in 1987 to join a communal f, Spiegel & Grau<

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