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The Essential Book of Homesteading

Author: Ashley English

Publisher: Lark Books (NC)

ISBN: 9781454710202

Category: Agriculture

Page: 368

View: 3012

In barnyards and backyards, on rooftops and in alleyways, a movement is happening--the modern homesteading movement. Whether it's growing a vegetable garden, tending chickens, or pickling cucumbers, people everywhere are taking charge of their own food supply. Renowned homesteader Ashley English gives newcomers her time-honored suggestions and inspiring advice on everything from preserving jams to whipping butter and keeping a hive of honeybees.
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Das grosse Buch der Selbstversorgung

Author: Dick Strawbridge,James Strawbridge

Publisher: N.A

ISBN: 9783831018222

Category:

Page: 256

View: 1755

Die Autoren bewirtschaften eine Farm in Cornwall und geben praxisnahe Ratschläge und für eine universelle Selbstversorgung - von alternativen Energien bis zum Brotbacken. Auch Stadtbewohner finden nützliche Anregungen.
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Making It

Radical Home Ec for a Post-Consumer World

Author: Kelly Coyne,Erik Knutzen

Publisher: Rodale Books

ISBN: 1609613880

Category: House & Home

Page: 320

View: 6982

Spending money is the last thing anyone wants to do right now. We are in the midst of a massive cultural shift away from consumerism and toward a vibrant and very active countermovement that has been thriving on the outskirts for quite some time—do-it-yourselfers who make frugal, homemade living hip are challenging the notion that true wealth has anything to do with money. In Making It, Coyne and Knutzen, who are at the forefront of this movement, provide readers with all the tools they need for this radical shift in home economics. The projects range from simple to ambitious and include activities done in the home, in the garden, and out in the streets. With step-by-step instructions for a wide range of projects—from growing food in an apartment and building a ninety-nine-cent solar oven to creating safe, effective laundry soap for pennies a gallon and fishing in urban waterways—Making It will be the go-to source for post-consumer living activities that are fun, inexpensive, and eminently doable. Within hours of buying this book, readers will be able to start transitioning into a creative, sustainable mode of living that is not just a temporary fad but a cultural revolution.
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Real Goods Solar Living Sourcebook

Your Complete Guide to Living beyond the Grid with Renewable Energy Technologies and Sustainable Living

Author: John Schaeffer

Publisher: New Society Publishers

ISBN: 1550925792

Category: Technology & Engineering

Page: 528

View: 6359

The essential guide to energy independence – fully revised and updated
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Self-Sufficient Living

Author: Jerome D. Belanger

Publisher: Penguin

ISBN: 1101152044

Category: House & Home

Page: 400

View: 2369

How to be green, save green, grow greens, even turn a thumb green. Self-sufficient living can mean a healthier life, a way to protect the earth, or a way to save money. This guide helps readers find their perfect degree of self reliance in the areas of food, shelter, energy, clothing, and more. For both the urban and rural dweller, it covers gardening, cooking from scratch, preserving food, raising livestock, keeping chickens, generating or supplementing energy, essential tools and equipment, foraging for wild foods, hunting, fishing, and trapping. ?Saving money in today's economy and self-sufficiency go hand-in-hand ?For the growing number of eco-friends considering self-sufficiency ?Existing books focus on either rural or urban self-sufficiency, but this covers both
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Backyard Farming: Homesteading

The Complete Guide to Self-Sufficiency

Author: Kim Pezza

Publisher: Hatherleigh Press

ISBN: 1578265991

Category: House & Home

Page: 144

View: 7184

Your Backyard Farming Experience Begins Here! Join the Backyard Farming Movement and Turn Your Home into a Homestead! Backyard Farming: Homesteading is your all-in-one guide to successfully turning your rural property, suburban home, or urban dwelling into a productive food oasis. Covering every topic from finding and developing the perfect property, as well as which produce and livestock combinations are easiest to start with, Homesteading takes the anxiety and guesswork out of enjoying the backyard farming revolution. Whether you have 100 acres of open land or just a small backyard or apartment terrace, Homesteading is the comprehensive primer for anyone looking to grow their own food. Including detailed instructions and informative photographs that help ensure your backyard farm is everything you want it to be, Homesteading walks you step by step through the process of planning and implementing your sustainable lifestyle. With Homesteading, you will: • Learn what to look for when considering properties for backyard farming • Learn how to develop the property you already own into a homestead, regardless of size and space • Find out which varieties of produce and livestock are easiest for a beginner • Learn how to preserve your harvest • Discover a variety of delicious recipes using produce from your own farm ...and many more tips to help you achieve success. More than ever, people everywhere are making a return to the farming lifestyle: Homestreading is your first big step to joining the growing movement of these homemakers looking to a healthier, happier way of life—and it starts right in your own backyard. Backyard Farming is a series of easy-to-use guides to help urban, suburban, and rural dwellers turn their homes into homesteads. Whether planning to grow food for the family or for sale at the local farmers market, Backyard Farming provides simple instruction and essential information in a convenient reference. From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Homesteading

Your Guide to Self Sustainability, Growing Food, and Getting Off the Grid

Author: Prescott Marshall

Publisher: N.A

ISBN: 9781499644852

Category: House & Home

Page: 38

View: 8815

Homesteading - Your Beginners Guide to Building the Ultimate Homestead! Your Guide to Self Sustainability, Growing Food, and Getting Off the GridHomesteading isn't just a pipe dream anymore! Join the millions of people across the world who are getting off the grid and building a sustainable lifestyle by forging their own sustainable and thriving homestead. You will learn about Gardening, Homesteading myths, zoning, composting, nutrition basics, healthcare, and much more!Top 5 Benefits of Homesteading1. SAVE MONEY! - Homesteading can be a wonderful way to create a sustainable lifestyle and not be a slave to the power grid or big food companies. 2. Nourish your Body - Your body craves the vital nutrients that fresh fruits and veggies have to offer! When you grow organic produce you are literally flooding your cells with live foods that help you ward of diseases and keep you lean and healthy. The food is yours and you will know exactly what you put in it so you can feel good knowing you aren't harming your body. 3. Beat Disease and avoid GMO's- The majority of modern diseases are a result of over nutrition. Scarier than that is that big food companies are spraying foods with pesticides and manipulating the produces genetic code which causes a whole host of problems. People are literally stuffing themselves with “dead” overly processed foods that are filled with harmful substances and offer little nutritional value. When you know what goes in the soil you will be one step ahead of the game. You will begin give your body what it craves and also start beating back diseases like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. 4. Get off the Grid! - What if you could use solar, wind, and other green energy sources to completely eliminate expensive utility bills? 5. Teach Others - Part of the benefit in learning about Homesteading for beginners is that once you have learned how to do it you can give back and teach you children, friends, and family. Together we can create a more sustainable and happy world! A Message from Best Selling Author Prescott Marshall Welcome, and thanks for checking out this page. I believe the universe brings us to certain places for a reason and you are here because you need to learn about the amazing benefits of Homesteading for Beginners I firmly believe everyone should get a chance to learn about sustainable living and building your own Homestead is the easiest way I know how to do it. What You Will Learn What is homesteading The Homestead Act (1862 to 1976 The Back to the Land Movement Homesteading - Today, Tomorrow and Beyond What are the limits of homesteading in the modern world? Common myths about homesteading 10 facts about homesteading Zoning, regulations and the homestead What does homesteading look like? All in? Or the half life? Making connections to help support your efforts What not to do Discovering Permaculture Permaculture applied to growing food Composting & Vermiculture Urban gardening Container Gardening Vertical Gardening Aquaponics Hydroponics Trading and exchange Gathering Reclaiming Food without chemicals More awareness of physical health Handling health emergencies The basics of nutrition The basics of healthcare 50 must-have Skills for Homesteading The Essential Skills 5 Essential Recipes The most important thing in your kitchenGet started on your Homesteading Success Story TODAY!Grab this book today! You can read on your Kindle, PC, MAC, Smart Phone, or Tablet!Don't miss your chance to snag this book at it's LOW introductory price…..Simply scroll up and click the BUY button to instantly downloadHomesteading - Your Guide to Self Sustainability, Growing Food, and Getting Off the Grid Tags: homesteading, homesteading self sufficiency, homesteading basics, homesteading essentials
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The Wild Wisdom of Weeds

13 Essential Plants for Human Survival

Author: Katrina Blair

Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing

ISBN: 1603585168

Category: Cooking

Page: 358

View: 6098

The only book on foraging and edible weeds focuses on the 13 weeds found all over the world, each of which represents a complete food source and extensive medical pharmacy and first-aid kit.
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Backyard Farming: Canning & Preserving

Over 75 Recipes for the Homestead Kitchen

Author: Kim Pezza

Publisher: Hatherleigh Press

ISBN: 1578265398

Category: House & Home

Page: 128

View: 5107

Your Backyard Farming Experience Begins Here! Make the most of your harvest with over 75 delicious canning recipes! At the end of a successful harvest, the backyard farmer will find themselves with an abundance of produce. Learning to preserve your harvest for use year-round is an essential craft. With the wide variety of uses for preserved produce, the homesteader will find Backyard Farming: Canning & Preserving the right guide to make certain your experience with home preserving is a success. Canning & Preserving takes you through every step of the most popular forms of canning, covering everything from hot water bath canning to the use of a pressure cooker, as you explore the full range of options for your preserved foods. From jams, jellies, and preserves, to pickling food and preparing savory sauces, find the perfect use for your preserved harvest. With Canning & Preserving, you will: • Explore tried-and-true food preservation methods • Learn to properly use the equipment needed to make the most of your harvest • Create flavorful syrups and juices, for use in a variety of healthy recipes • Enjoy delicious recipes year-round, using preserved foods Join the growing movement of homemakers and homesteaders looking to make a return to a healthier, happier way of life—direct to your kitchen from your own backyard. Canning & Preserving will show you how. Backyard Farming is a series of easy-to-use guides to help urban, suburban, and rural dwellers turn their homes into homesteads. Whether planning to grow food for the family or for sale at the local farmers market, Backyard Farming provides simple instruction and essential information in a convenient reference. From the Trade Paperback edition.
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The Modern Homesteader's Guide to Keeping Geese

Author: Kirsten Lie-Nielsen

Publisher: New Society Publishers

ISBN: 1550926543

Category: Technology & Engineering

Page: 144

View: 8022

While chickens preen in the spotlight, geese are the historic unsung heroes of small farms and homesteads. Providing weed control, large eggs, and entertainment, and acting as “security” over other animals, geese are the ultimate modern homesteading companion. The Modern Homesteader’s Guide to Keeping Geese covers everything you need to know to raise geese, including: Profiles of breeds and how to select the best one for your needs • How to “imprint” goslings on a person • Feeding, housing, animal health, and cold weather care • Using geese for weed control, soil improvement, and as “watch geese” • Cooking with goose eggs and meat Additional coverage includes a look at the rich history of geese on farms in North America and Europe that will enhance any goose keeper’s enjoyment of these intelligent and unique birds. This practical guide is a must-have essential for the kitchen table of homesteaders, small farmers, permaculturists, and professional farmers looking to add the power of geese to their land. Kirsten Lie-Nielsen has been raising geese for most of her life. She writes about homesteading and farming for Grit, Mother Earth News, Backyard Poultry, and hobbyfarms.com. She and her partner’s experiences farming, raising animals, and restoring a 200-year-old farm in Liberty, Maine, are chronicled at hostilevalleyliving.com.
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The Food Lover's Garden

Growing, Cooking, and Eating Well

Author: Jenni Blackmore

Publisher: New Society Publishers

ISBN: 1771422319

Category: Gardening

Page: 224

View: 8168

Grow it, cook it, eat it! From the vegetable patch to the dinner table Put off by the origin-unknown, not-so-fresh, pesticide-laden offerings at the grocery store? Hungry for delicious high-quality veg and fragrant herbs, and looking to have some control over where your food comes from but never planted a seed in your life? Foodie meets gardener in this deliciously accessible, easy-to-use guide to growing, cooking, and preserving twenty-some popular, easy-to-grow vegetables and herbs. Taking the budding gardener from planting, growing and harvesting, to preparation of delicious, nutritious, and affordable meals, this book is a celebration of food in all its stages. The Food Lover’s Garden guides the reader through: • Getting started with easy step-by-step growing instructions from balcony to backyard • Simple, tasty recipes incorporating each vegetable and herb • Meal combinations of two or more of the featured dishes • Selecting essential kitchen tools and gadgets to maximize the harvest • Canning and pickling recipes to preserve the rest Beautifully illustrated with author’s water colour sketches and photographs from her garden, this book is perfect for the foodie and budding gardener—from the humble potato, to pungent garlic, to the beauty of the beet, classic staples take a delicious turn with novel, innovative recipes. Truly food for all seasons and palates. Foodies, new gardeners, urban homesteaders, and supporters of sustainable living—take back your right to high-quality food with The Food Lover’s Garden. Jenni Blackmore is a writer, painter, micro-farmer, and certified Permaculture Design Consultant. Her most recent book Permaculture for the Rest of Us follows her journey from industrial Manchester to Quackadoodle Farm, a sustainable homestead in Nova Scotia.
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Mein Zuhause: bunt & selbstgemacht

Stoffe, Farben, Muster, Deko

Author: Selina Lake

Publisher: DVA

ISBN: 3641092116

Category: House & Home

Page: 160

View: 5903

Bunt ist beautiful Minimalismus ade – dieses Buch ist eine Augenweide und bringt Farbe und Freude in Ihre Wohnung! Überall sieht man Selbstgemachtes: allerlei heitere Muster und Patchwork auf Kissen, Lampenschirmen und Decken, folkloristische Handwerkskunst, Retro-Geschirr in fröhlichen Farben, stylishe Accessoires, liebevoll restaurierte Flohmarktschätze und Unikate in bunten Farben. Die Autorinnen zeigen, wie sich mit Farben und Mustern und dem kreativen Recycling von Möbeln, Leuchten, Textilien oder Deko auf einfache und kostengünstige Weise ein charmanter und persönlicher Wohnstil umsetzen lässt, sei es in Wohn- und Essbereich, Küche und Bad, Schlaf- und Kinderzimmer oder gar im Freien. Aber auch all denjenigen, die nicht selbst werkeln möchten, wird Inspiration in Hülle und Fülle geboten, außerdem Tipps, wie und wo man außergewöhnliche Stücke, individuelle Möbel und charmante Accessoires auftreibt, auf dem Flohmarkt, im Second-Hand-Laden oder im Internet. • Sympathisches Ideenbuch mit Inspirationen in Hülle und Fülle für alle Bereiche der Wohnung • Trendthema »Do it yourself« • Praktischer Anhang mit Bezugsquellen und Infos zu allen Stylisten, Designern und Künstlern
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Urban Homesteading

Sustainable and Self Sufficient Living with Urban Homesteading

Author: Joy Louis

Publisher: CreateSpace

ISBN: 9781511834339

Category:

Page: 96

View: 2777

The ULTIMATE URBAN HOMESTEADING GUIDE! LEARN THE TOP STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE AND SELF SUFFICIENT LIVING WITH URBAN HOMESTEADING! Perfect for Gardening Beginners or Seasoned Veterans! By #1 Best Selling Author, Joy Louis!Here Is A Sneak Peak...(Attn: FREE BONUS INSIDE!) What is Urban Homesteading?! Learn the Real Difference Between Urban and Rural Homesteading Permaculture... Discover Why Urban Homesteading is a Lifestyle Choice... How to Start Your Own Garden... Know these Variables for a Survival Garden! Learn to Make Your Own Compost! What to Know About Fertilizers... How to Build a Rain Collection System that Works! Discover the DIY Rain Barrel System! Much, much more! Want free books? Go here: www.gardening-mastery.comLearn the Top Gardening Techniques for Urban Homesteading!www.gardening-mastery.com (c) Great Reads Publishing 2015 All Rights Reservedtags: gardening, gardening for beginners, square foot gardening, square foot garden, straw bale gardening, container gardening, container gardening for beginners, urban homesteading, urban living, green living, grow your own food,
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Backyard Farming - Canning Recipes

Over 75 Recipes for the Homestead Kitchen

Author: Kim Pezza

Publisher: Hatherleigh Press

ISBN: 9781578265343

Category: Cooking

Page: 127

View: 2517

Backyard Farming: Canning Recipes is the perfect guide for beginners looking to extend the benefits of their homestead's produce. Covering every topic from selecting and maintaining the resources needed to properly preserve your food, to the various methods of preserving and how they are done, to recipes and ideas for making the best use of your preserved bounty, Backyard Farming: Canning Recipes includes all you need to know to get the most out of your harvest. Including time-tested tips and tricks used by expert farmers, this invaluable resource is a must-have for anyone looking to enjoy the fruits of their labor year round! Series Overview: The Backyard Farming series offers easy-to-use guides to help first-time farmers and homesteaders experience the satisfaction that comes from producing their own food. Rural areas with acres of land, suburban neighborhoods with small backyards, or urban environments with limited space-no matter what your situation, these books are tailored to your unique needs and resources. Each volume in this series is dedicated to a particular topic in backyard farming, whether you're planning to grow food for your family or for sale at your local farmers market. Featuring simple instructions and helpful illustrations, the Backyard Farming series empowers you and your family to enjoy the freshest ingredients possible-direct from your own backyard!
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Backyard Farming: Growing Garlic

The Complete Guide to Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Garlic.

Author: Kim Pezza

Publisher: Hatherleigh Press

ISBN: 1578265096

Category: House & Home

Page: 128

View: 7516

Your Backyard Farming Experience Begins Here! Garlic is one of the most valuable and versatile additions you can make to your garden. Backyard Farming: Growing Garlic is your expert guide to successfully tending and harvesting garlic. Delicious when fresh and effortless to cure and preserve, garlic is a great choice for homesteads and gardens. Growing Garlic is a comprehensive primer for anyone looking to add garlic to their harvest and includes detailed instructions and informative photographs that help ensure that your garlic crop is a success. Growing Garlic covers a broad range of important topics, including selecting the right variety of garlic for your wants and needs, storage and preservation methods, recognizing common pests and diseases, and incorporating garlic into your diet, among many others. With Growing Garlic, you will: • Learn when and how to plant to get the most out of your garlic crop • Utilize garlic as the perfect companion plant to improve the health of your entire garden • Learn the various methods of planting garlic, allowing you to work within your schedule and workload • Learn to harvest your garlic and prepare it for sale or personal use • Discover a variety of delicious homestead recipes ...and many more tips and tricks from experienced farmers to help you achieve success with your garlic harvest. Growing Garlic is your first big step to joining the growing movement of homemakers and homesteaders looking to make a return to a healthier, happier way of life—and it starts right in your own backyard. Backyard Farming is a series of easy-to-use guides to help urban, suburban, and rural dwellers turn their homes into homesteads. Whether planning to grow food for the family or for sale at the local farmers market, Backyard Farming provides simple instruction and essential information in a convenient reference. From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Harmonie

eine neue Sicht unserer Welt

Author: Charles (Prinz von Wales.),“The” Prince of Wales,Tony Juniper

Publisher: N.A

ISBN: 9783570501290

Category:

Page: 383

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Watch Me - Blutige Spur

Romantic Suspense

Author: Brenda Novak

Publisher: HarperCollins

ISBN: 3862781135

Category: Fiction

Page: 432

View: 4769

Ein blutiger Alptraum: Sheridans Rendezvous mit Jason endet jäh, als ein maskierter Fremder plötzlich auf sie schießt. Jason stirbt noch in derselben Nacht, Sheridan überlebt schwer verletzt. Und vom Täter fehlt fortan jede Spur. Doch dann wird zwölf Jahre später plötzlich das Gewehr gefunden, mit dem Jason ermordet wurde. Immer noch auf der Suche nach Antworten, kehrt Sheridan zum Tatort zurück. Aber jemand scheint nicht zu wollen, dass die Wahrheit ans Licht kommt. Jemand, der bereit ist zu töten. Einmal mehr ...