The Spirit of the Soil by John Wombell
The Spirit of the Soil, written by John Wombell, was originally published in 2003, and focuses on how our ancestors managed when self-reliance was a matter of survival. John drew on a lifetime’s work as a professional market gardener and a fascination with Highland archaeology for his research and writing.
The booklet looks at traditional practices in Lochaber to enhance soil fertility and was based on interviews with a number of crofters and professional gardeners across the area. For more information about The Spirit of the Soil, including stockists, please visit our publications page.
Lochaber Environmental Group (LEG) were very pleased to release the second edition of The Spirit of the Soil on Friday 31st March 2023, with a gathering at the Highland Bookshop in Fort William. The book, written by John Wombell was originally published in 2003, and focuses on how our ancestors managed when self-reliance was a matter of survival.
The Spirit of the Soil, written by John Wombell, was originally published in 2003, and focuses on how our ancestors managed when self-reliance was a matter of survival. John drew on a lifetime’s work as a professional market gardener and a fascination with Highland archaeology for his research and writing.
The booklet looks at traditional practices in Lochaber to enhance soil fertility and was based on interviews with a number of crofters and professional gardeners across the area. For more information about The Spirit of the Soil, including stockists, please visit our publications page.
Lochaber Environmental Group (LEG) were very pleased to release the second edition of The Spirit of the Soil on Friday 31st March 2023, with a gathering at the Highland Bookshop in Fort William. The book, written by John Wombell was originally published in 2003, and focuses on how our ancestors managed when self-reliance was a matter of survival.
The Spirit of the Soil, written by John Wombell, was originally published in 2003, and focuses on how our ancestors managed when self-reliance was a matter of survival. John drew on a lifetime’s work as a professional market gardener and a fascination with Highland archaeology for his research and writing.
The booklet looks at traditional practices in Lochaber to enhance soil fertility and was based on interviews with a number of crofters and professional gardeners across the area. For more information about The Spirit of the Soil, including stockists, please visit our publications page.
Lochaber Environmental Group (LEG) were very pleased to release the second edition of The Spirit of the Soil on Friday 31st March 2023, with a gathering at the Highland Bookshop in Fort William. The book, written by John Wombell was originally published in 2003, and focuses on how our ancestors managed when self-reliance was a matter of survival.
