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An excellent book. The instructions on planting, gardening, and preserving the foods that you raise yourself are detailed, with a plethora of additional resources, both online and offline, to make sure you are well-informed.
It starts by giving you very detailed instructions on how to conduct research, get the proper surveys done, and, eventually, buy a home out in the country. This is quite possibly the best reference book I have ever bought.
It is worth every penny, even if you decide not to make the move. It is very detailed and makes you aware of the intricacies of living out in the country, or off of the land itself.
I would recommend it for anyone who is even considering moving out of the cities and/or suburbs. Also, it tells you how to locate groups that do these things and learn from them.
I only wish I could tack on a few extra stars to the rating.-Jason
As a beginner, she takes you through everything. I have always loved Carla Emery and have her very 1st country living book. I purchased this book for a friend. My friend has been amazed at how thorough it is and how every question she has come up with, it has answered for her. This friend just bought a farm and really did not know anything. That is why I chose this book. It is easy to follow and understand. Perfect for a beginner and experienced homesteader.
I am just scratching the surface of the contents; the book has been an invaluable resource with answers to just about all our questions. There is information on different types of vegetables, nuts, berries etc.
She gave me and older copy because she had a newer edition and then found herself without one. This copy of The Encyclopedia of Country Living was purchased as a gift for my mother to replace her loaned copy that someone never returned.
There are many details on how to raise, feed, house, slaughter and cook poultry and livestock. She was calling me to refer to my copy for her which had to be annoying for her.
Mom raises chickens and raises her own fruit and vegetables and I raise goats, chickens and do some gardening. preservation techniques and recipes.
I highly recommend it, especially for beginners to country life.
I returned this book as it came damaged. The paper stock used is quite cheap- almost like newspaper. i will not repurchase.
It is like having an expert living with you. This book is really great, I find answers when I have questions about my cows, my goats, making cheese or butter from my milk. Garden issues, canning and freezing my produce, pretty much anything else I could need to know. It is also written in a easy to understand and easy to find format. I suggest it to anyone who has a small farm or is thinking of starting one.
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