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SELF SUFFICIENCYA practical guide for modern livingby LIZ WRIGHTSee other books on Permaculture, Sustainability and Self-Sufficiency click here New hardcover book, 320 pages. Published 2010. Beautiful full-colour photos throughout This invaluable reference book provides comprehensive guidance on how to live closer to nature and 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 - 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 is packed with practical information, expert advice and 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. Contents include:
About the author Liz Wright is a self-sufficiency expert, writer and editor of Smallholder magazine with over 25 years experience. A committed green gardener and smallholder, she has kept bees, chickens, ducks, geese, goats, pigs, sheep and a cow. You may also be interested in books on Frugal Living, Saving Money and Budgeting click here Self Sufficiency: A practical guide for modern living by Liz Wright
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