Bibliograph

Country wisdom & know-how, a practical guide to living off the land, from the editors of Storey Publishing's Country Wisdom Bulletins

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Country wisdom & know-how, a practical guide to living off the land, from the editors of Storey Publishing's Country Wisdom Bulletins

Language

eng

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Country wisdom & know-how

Nature of contents

handbooks

Oclc number

1952157372

Responsibility statement

from the editors of Storey Publishing's Country Wisdom Bulletins

Sub title

a practical guide to living off the land

Summary

The joy of doing more for oneself, mastering a skill, being more independent, connecting in a very physical way with our land, our property, our earth - that's why we are drawn to this book. Here is a compendium of treasured knowledge from hundreds of Country Wisdom Bulletins. Everything from building a stone fence to planting a herb garden - this book shows you how

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Animals: Birds and bats -- Cats -- Dogs -- Rabbits -- Horses -- Livestock and more -- Cooking: General -- Breads -- From the dairy -- Meats -- Preserving, pickling, canning, distilling -- Crafts: For the home -- Gifts from nature -- Gifts and decorations -- Gardening: General information -- Flowering plants -- Vegetables and more -- Fruits and berries -- Kitchen herbs -- Landscaping and specialty gardens -- Health and wellbeing: Beauty and bath -- Natural home remedies -- Recipes and elixirs -- Home: Inside the house -- Fences, orchards, outbuildings and more

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Country wisdom and know-howEverything you need to know to live off the land

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