Kirsten Bradley

Kirsten, along with her partner Nick Ritar, is the co-founder of Milkwood Permaculture. Over the past decade, they have dedicated themselves to farming and educating numerous students in permaculture skills and design. Currently residing on a modest permaculture homestead in Victoria with her family, Kirsten is engaged in various activities such as growing food, tending to goats, beekeeping, foraging, teaching courses, and writing books. Her inclination to pickle and ferment a variety of produce has consistently yielded impressive results. Kirsten is the author of 'Milkwood' (Murdoch Books 2018) and 'Easy Peasy' (Gestalten 2019).

What genres and topics does Kirsten Bradley write about?

Her books focus on permaculture and sustainable living, covering practical homesteading skills such as growing food, animal care, beekeeping, foraging, preserving, and permaculture design.

What are Kirsten Bradley's main books and where should I start?

Two main titles listed are Milkwood (Murdoch Books, 2018) and Easy Peasy (Gestalten, 2019). A good place to start is Milkwood, which functions as a practical permaculture living handbook.

Are Kirsten Bradley's books suitable for beginners?

Yes. She teaches permaculture courses and writes from hands-on homestead experience, so her books are aimed at practical learning and are accessible to newcomers.

Do her books include practical projects or recipes?

Yes. Her work draws on everyday homestead practice, so you can expect practical projects and techniques related to food growing, preserving such as pickling and fermenting, and other hands-on skills.

Are Kirsten Bradley's books part of a series and is there a recommended reading order?

They are standalone titles rather than a formal series. You can read them in any order, though Milkwood serves as a comprehensive handbook for permaculture living.