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More Forgotten Skills of Self-Sufficiency
More Forgotten Skills of SelfSufficiency Author:Caleb Warnock Many people dream of becoming self-reliant during these times of fluctuating prices and uncertain job security. Using truly simple techniques, you can cultivate the pioneer's independence to provide safety against lost wages, harsh weather, economic recession, and commercial contamination and shortages. Strengthen your family'... more »;s self-reliance as you discover anew the joy of homegrown food, thrift, and self-sufficient living. A new collection of skills to help your family gain independence and self-reliance. Learn about self-seeding vegetables, keep chickens without ever buying feed, collect water from rain and snow, find wild vegetables for everyday eating, and much, much more.
Contents:
Stop being prepared
The futurist: "I don't care about you"
The futurist: getting what you want (instead of fearing you'll go wanting)
Charm is wasted on earth and sky: the cabinet of curiosities
Liquid of life: collecting water from rain and snow
The renaissance of barter, trade, and dickering
No-nonsense household tips for saving money
Buying old & reliable
Gardening then, gardening now: the heritage differences
Raised-bed gardening: centuries of few weeds & lots of food
Full-year garden calendar
Perennial color parade; creating a summerlong succession of blooms
Wild edible vegetables
The easiest garden you'll ever grow: self-seeding vegetables