The encyclopedia of country living 2003
by: Emery, Carla.
Well I found a new one and it is great for URBAN as well as COUNTRY !
Just came out so you may have a bit of trouble gettting it at your Library
( but ours did)
So here you go and the best part is there are tons of colored photos to go by.
Personal Author Strawbridge, Dick.. Title Self-sufficiency for the 21st century / Dick & James Strawbridge. Edition 1st American ed. Publication info London ; New York : DK, 2010. Physical descrip 304 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. Contents New way to self-sufficiency -- Home. In the house; Energy and waste -- Yard. Productivity; What to grow; Working large areas; Animal husbandry -- Traditional knowledge. In the kitchen; Natural remedies; Craft skills. Summary Father and son co-hosts of the UK television show, "It's not easy being green," share their experiences from Newhouse Farm in Cornwall, England, in this practical guide that covers wide ranging projects related to energy conservation, vegetable gardening and animal husbandry, and traditional crafts. Step-by-step photographs accompany detailed sketches and instructions. I can't put it down - it is THAT good!
