Okay, so I just finished reading 'Ten Acres Enough' and wow—this book is like stepping into a time machine! It's part memoir, part farming guide, and 100% entertaining. The author's obsession with manure had me cracking up—who knew fertilizer could be so thrilling?

What really hooked me was the author's journey from city life to farming. His enthusiasm is contagious, even when he's calculating peach tree costs (7 cents each?!). The blackberry story? Absolute gold. Paid $5 for 'worm-like' plants, ended up making $460—talk about a glow-up!

Sure, some advice is outdated (tarring peach trees isn't exactly standard practice today), but the core philosophy hits home. The idea that 10 acres can be 'enough' feels revolutionary in our 'more is better' world. Made me look at my backyard garden differently!

Bonus: The writing is crisp and witty—a refreshing change from modern texts. You can practically smell the fresh-turned earth through the pages. Whether you're a homesteader or just curious about 1800s farm life, this little book packs a surprising punch.