Country Life
ROMECROFI a.
Homecrofting is a delightful name for a movement of promise. In England it was started in 1926, when the Spectator opened its columns for the aid of a particular and pioneer experiment on the outskirts of Cheltenham. The first settle%nent, of which the third annual account has just been brought out, has fulfilled most of the expectations. The core of the idea is to provide industrial men with a good house, and especially a good garden. The work of the man in his spare hours and of the family would provide a fair proportion of fresh wholesome food, and pay at least a good part of the rent. An extension of the system is now meditated, in order to perfect the model ; and in this the Ministry of Agriculture has been asked to take a hand. It is desired, with the help of the public and the GOvernment, to convert that portion of the estate not yet used for building into model plots, where the complete system of cultivation may be perfected and taught, and children learn to run a self- supporting garden-home. The homecroft association (of which Professor .1. W. Scott, 88 Charles Street, Cardiff, is honorary secretary) is peculiarly interested in the special system of cultivation associated with the name of Professor • Poore, of which a great deal more ought to be known. This pioneer social experiment at Cheltenham is worth a pilgrimage as well as financial support.
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