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The Encyclopedia of Country Living 50th Anniversary Edition by Carla Emery, Paperback | Indigo Chapters
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The definitive manual of basic skills and country wisdom for living off the land, being prepared, and doing it yourself-whether it's a farm or homestead, suburb, or city. From homesteaders to urban farmers, and everyone in between, there is a desire for a simpler way of life—a healthier, greener, more self-sustaining, and holistic approach to modern life. With its origins in the back-to-the-land movement of the late 1960s, Carla Emery’s landmark book has grown into a comprehensive guide to living a sustainable lifestyle, while lowering your carbon footprint in the process. Find inspiration and know-how to live independently in this comprehensive guide, including how to:* Can, dry and preserve food * Plan your garden * Grow your own food * Forage for wild food * Make your own natural skincare products* Spin wool into yarn* Mill your own flour * Bake bread * Cook on a wood stove * Learn beekeeping * Raise chickens, goats, and pigs * Create natural skincare products * Make organic bug spray * Treat your family with homemade remedies * Make fruit leather * Make 20-minute chees * Tap a maple tree And more! Basic, thorough, and reliable, this book deserves a place in urban and rural homes alike. This 50th anniversary edition includes updated resources. | The Encyclopedia of Country Living 50th Anniversary Edition by Carla Emery, Paperback | Indigo Chapters