The Ultimate Guide to Old-Fashioned Country Skills

The Ultimate Guide to Old-Fashioned Country Skills
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 1350
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ISBN-10 : 9781629142982
ISBN-13 : 1629142980
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Book Synopsis The Ultimate Guide to Old-Fashioned Country Skills by : Abigail Gehring

Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Old-Fashioned Country Skills written by Abigail Gehring and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-08-05 with total page 1350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you’re a suburbanite looking to live more simply or a die-hard homesteader interested in taking your garden to the next level, this guide is packed with step-by-step instructions, useful tips, vintage photographs and illustrations, and time-honored wisdom—creating one of the most comprehensive books on country skills available. This book is compiled of tested and practical experience passed down from generations of farmers and homesteaders. Here readers can learn about: Creating a vegetable garden Canning and preserving Keeping poultry Soap making Natural medicine Bridge building Farm mechanics Crop rotation Cattle and dairying The basics of beekeeping Foraging for wild food Fertilizing, soils, drainage, and irrigation Building a barn And much, much more! Success comes to the person who works the most efficiently—not simply the person who works the hardest. Learn invaluable advice and tips for how to create a sustainable lifestyle and live off the land.


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