num_pages: 464
description: Who doesnt want to shrink their carbon footprint save money and eat homegrown food whenever possible?Even readers who are very much on the grid will embrace this large fully-illustrated guide on the basics of living the good clean life. Its written with country lovers in mindeven those who currently live in the city.Whether you live in an urban environment the suburbs or even the wilderness there is plenty you can do to improve your life from a green perspective. Got sunlight? Start container gardening. With a few plants fresh tomatoes which then become canned tomato sauce are a real option. Reduce electricity use by eating dinner by candlelight (using homemade candles of course). Learn to use rainwater to augment water supplies. Make your own soap and hand lotion. Consider keeping chickens for the eggs. From what to eat to supporting sustainable restaurants to avoiding dry cleaning this book offers information on anything a homesteader needsand more.With the thorough information included in this volume as well as its 1000 color illustrations you'll be one step closer to living the more independent and fulfilling life that comes with being knowledgeable and capable in this ever-chaotic world.
language: English
title: Homesteading: A Backyard Guide to Growing Your Own Food, Canning, Keeping Chickens, Generating Your Own Energy, Crafting, Herbal Medicine, and More
publisher: Skyhorse