The Home Acre

Name: The Home Acre
Author: Edward Payson Roe

By Edward Payson Roe

Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

How To ...Nature/Gardening/Animals

About This Book

A practical guide for creating and managing a small country plot, emphasizing tree‑planting, fruit trees, lawns, and the garden as sources of healthful labor and domestic pleasure. It explains soil types and preparation, deepening and enriching mellow loams, and methods for improving sandy or clayey ground. Chapters give hands‑on advice for laying out and cultivating vegetable beds, tending vineyards and orchards, and growing berries and kitchen‑garden crops, with guidance on drainage, fertilization, and incremental improvement. Throughout, the text links technical instruction to the personal and family benefits of caring for a home acre.

About the Author

Edward Payson Roe

Edward Payson Roe was an American author and clergyman known for his popular novels in the late 19th century. His works often explore themes of love, morality, and social issues, reflecting the complexities of human relationships. Roe's most notable book, "Miss Lou," showcases his ability to weave romantic narratives with deeper societal commentary. He wrote extensively, producing titles such as "A Day of Fate" and "Driven Back to Eden," which further illustrate his engagement with the moral dilemmas of his time. Roe's storytelling is characterized by its emotional depth and a keen understanding of character, making him a significant figure in American literature.