On Our Bookshelf

Books We Love.

The Seed Farmer by Dan Brisebois

(New Society Publisher, November 2024)

Whether you’re interested in growing your own seeds for farm use, selling seed on contract, or scaling up for retail sales, The Seed Farmer will help you integrate organic seed production into your small-scale farm or market garden sustainably, profitably, and successfully.

Bird Eggs: A Young Naturalist’s Guide by Mark Peck

(Firefly Books, available now)

Mark Peck is an ornithologist and curatorial consultant with the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, as well as a contributing author and photographer to many books including The Extraordinary Beauty of Birds by Deborah Samuel and The Birds of Nunavut edited by James M. Richards and Anthony J. Gaston. Bird Eggs is the perfect gift for a budding birder.

The Gardening Tool Handbook by Zack Loeks

(New Society Publisher, January 2025)

Just in time for spring, The Garden Tool Handbook is the essential tool (pun intended!) for small-scale farmers, homesteaders and gardeners alike.

Microfarms: Organic Gardening on a Human Scale by Jean-Martin Fortier

(New Society Publisher, December 2024)

The newest from the founder of Market Gardener Institute, this is colourful, comprehensive guide focuses on organic, low-tech, and highly effective crop production methods grounded in ecological principles, making it perfect for those looking to embrace a more sustainable lifestyle.

Posted on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026

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