Ruralizing the City Homecroft and Acre-Culturist plan
A ruralist outlook argues for bringing country life into Seattle by promoting Homecroft and Acre-Culturist concepts. It defines Homecroft as an urban garden city with an acre of land, fruit trees, poultry, and garden plots to boost food production, independence, and happiness.
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Puget Mill Company
Washington
Pacific Northwest
America
Alderwood Manor
Snohomish County
Everett
Homecroft Society advocates self sufficiency through suburban farming
Portions of Bast discuss forming the Homecroft Society to curb city crowding and promote family agriculture in suburban plots. They claim a 50 by 200 foot lot can yield a year's produce and poultry, with urban rail access aiding commuting. The idea stresses saving money now, not relying on government action.
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Homecroft Society
Duluth
Minn
Watertown
Mass
Los Angeles
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