Discover the ultimate guide to eco-friendly living with 'The Self Sufficiency Handbook' by Alan & Gill Bridgewater. This comprehensive paperback book, measuring 178 x 229 mm and featuring 240 pages of valuable knowledge, is your gateway to a sustainable and independent lifestyle. Are you concerned about rising fuel bills and the quality of your food? Do you dream of living off-grid while embracing organic principles? This essential self-sufficiency guide helps you cultivate practical skills for a greener future.Explore diverse topics such as geothermal heating, crop rotation, and soap making. Gain insights into land requirements for self-sufficiency and learn whether to rely entirely on renewable energy. The authors provide guidance on which livestock may suit your needs, helping you build the farm of your dreams.This handbook is not just a source of practical tips but also an inspiring reference for beginners and seasoned homesteaders. From identifying edible wild plants and composting with worms to creating delicious recipes for jams, rhubarb wine, and cheeses, this book is packed with essential information and beautiful, full-color photographs.Whether you’re an urban dweller eager to embrace certain aspects of green living or fully committed to back-to-basics practices, 'The Self Sufficiency Handbook' will direct you through your journey to self-reliance. The publication date of November 10, 2017, marks this book as a modern classic in the realm of sustainable living. Get ready to transform your lifestyle! We offer combined shipping for your convenience. As a NZ-owned business, Smartfox ensures that this product is in stock locally in Auckland, so you can rest assured there are no unexpected import charges, customs duties, or taxes.CONDITION: Brand NewDimensions: 178 x 229 mmPages: 240Bind: paperbackAuthor: Alan & Gill Bridgewater Publisher: Companion HousePublication Date: 10-11-2017Worried about ever-rising fuel bills and longing for the day when you can be off-grid and independent? Anxious about the quality of the food you eat and planning to go organic? Yearning to get back to the way it was but don't know where to start? This book will show you how to achieve the eco-friendly good life. The authors cover the ecological gamut from geothermal heating to crop rotation to soap making. They answer important questions like how much land is really needed to be self-sufficient, whether or not to depend entirely on natural forms of energy, and which farm animals will best meet your needs. There’s practical information here on building an insulated flue pipe chimney, identifying edible wild plants and composting with worms—as well as recipes for jams, rhubarb wine, cheeses and more. Packed with full-colour photographs, helpful illustrations and diagrams, The Self-Sufficiency Handbook will appeal to urban dwellers who want to adopt certain aspects of greener living and to serious adherents of back-to-basics living.We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty or tax.
