The Runaway Dandelion: Adventures In SustainAbility

A once idyllic meadow home to animals birds insects wildflowers and ancient apple trees is clear cut by a bulldozer to make way for new construction. Miraculously there is one survivor...a lonely little dandelion. When her golden petals turn to white fluff she takes flight in search of a new home. We get a birds eye view of her journey over many big houses and manicured green lawns. When she spots a lush green meadow surrounded by wetlands we follow her down to earth and cheer as she puts down new roots. We meet all the inhabitants of this small Family Farm and observe their daily life. Whats special about this farm is that each of their activities contribute to a sustainable lifestyle and consequently lead to a brighter and more promising future. A contemporary fable that is as informative as it is timely. Young readers as well as parents and teachers can explore many earth friendly techniques including organic gardening solar and wind power water harvesting alternative heating growing medicinal herbs and cultivating gourmet mushrooms on logs. There is a Glossary and suggestions for family friendly cooking-with-dandelion recipes. A comprehensive resource list of follow up links encourages readers to further explore these Permaculture techniques. . . .