The Home Acre

** "The Home Acre" by Edward Payson Roe is a useful manual about starting and running a small farm, probably written a long time ago. The story is about taking care of and making better a one-acre piece of land, highlighting the duties and happiness that come from gardening, planting trees, and making a nice and useful place to live. Roe talks about the different parts of planting and taking care of fruit trees, gardens, and landscaping that give both beauty and food, showing a love for nature and country living. The story starts by talking about how people want land, explaining that people need to feel connected to nature in their minds and bodies. Roe tells people to make a country home where they can grow plants and trees, which will make them feel better and improve their lives. He gives helpful advice on how to start planting trees, like picking the right spot, getting the soil ready, and choosing the right kinds of trees and how far apart to plant them so they grow best. The book suggests taking things slow when developing the land, saying that getting to know your acre well can make you feel happy and proud of what you have done. **