Self-sufficiency (Αυτάρκεια - έκδοση στα αγγλικά)

Self-sufficiency

Συγγραφέας: Liz Wright
ISBN: 9781856753135
Σελίδες: 320
Σχήμα: 19 Χ 25
Εξώφυλλο: Σκληρό
Έτος έκδοσης: 2010

A reference guide to living by your own means, working with nature and reducing your carbon footprint and living costs. Whether you simply want to grow your own vegetables or intend to go the whole hog and relocate to the county, it guides you through various aspects of self-sufficiency for the 21st century.


Further Detail
This invaluable reference book provides comprehensive guidance on how to live closer to nature. Whether you simply want to grow your own vegetables (there are details on how to grow over 100 vegetables, fruits and herbs) or intend to go the whole hog and relocate to the county, "Self-Sufficiency" will expertly guide you through every aspect of self-sufficiency for the 21st century. It is an up-to-date reference to the key concepts of self-sufficient living, including low-carbon energy and traditional skills such as preserving and dairying. It has the best advice on planning which food to grow and which animals to raise so that you can feed yourself throughout the year. It is suitable for both city-dwellers and small-holders. It includes real-life experiences that chart the highs and lows of living the self-sufficiency dream. Written by an expert in the field, "Self-Sufficiency" is the perfect book for families and individuals who want to make the move towards a more gentle and sustainable way of living off the land.