A Farm of Our Own: A Spiritual Journey Running a Smallholding

A Farm of Our Own is an honest and intimate account of the attempts of a "city-boy" and his partner at running a small farm as a hobby. As its subtitle suggests, it also describes some of the lessons learned during that ten-year once-in-a-lifetime experience. It is a journey which takes the author through some of the most harrowing experiences of his life--such as when his pet 'house' cow is diagnosed as having mad cow disease; some of the most amusing--like the antics of a sex-mad drake and ram; some of the most frustrating--such as having to burn two acres of soggy grass that should have been hay; and some of the most satisfying and rewarding. In its own way, the book aims to build bridges and promote understanding between city dwellers and country folk.