Deschutes Public Library

Self-sufficiency for the 21st century, Dick & James Strawbridge

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 290-293) and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Self-sufficiency for the 21st century

bibliography

2976001042

Dick & James Strawbridge

Take the proper steps to live more sustainably. Learn how to reduce waste, use wind and solar energy to power your home, and grow your own food. Written by BBC personalities Dick and James Strawbridge, this manual for the modern age is complete guide to a simpler, greener, and cleaner lifestyle. With step-by-step guidance and techniques, Self Sufficiency for the 21st Century combines traditional skills and crafts with modern technological advances to help you live a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Perfect for both urban and rural readers, Self Sufficiency for the 21st Century has detailed illustrations and authoritative advice for tried-and-tested projects, including foraging for wild plants, finding natural remedies, composting, using green cleaners, and conserving energy at home. Learn how to can vegetables, garden in urban spaces, and the basics of animal husbandry. Self Sufficiency for the 21st Century is the perfect book to show you just how easy and rewarding green living can be with simple changes that have a major impact

New way to self-sufficiency -- Home. In the house; Energy and waste. Yard. Productivity; What to grow; Working large areas; Animal husbandry -- Traditional knowledge. In the kitchen; Natural remedies; Craft skills

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Self-sufficiency for the twenty-first century