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	surviving and thriving on the land: how to use your spare time and energy to run a successful smallholding Rebecca Laughton It's a dream come true when you finally get a piece of land or join an eco-community, and start to plan your sustainable land-based enterprise; but all too often the dream is spoiled by lack of money, stress, exhaustion and poor time management, and your work and future plans can dissolve into discord, illness and poverty. Smallholdings provide food, home, fuel and employment for those who run them, and local, seasonal, often organic and ethical food and timber for an expanding market."Surviving and Thriving on the Land" looks at ways in which projects can be designed that care for the people involved in them as well as the earth that they are trying to protect. If land-based ecological projects are to offer a realistic solution to the problems we face in the twenty-first century, it is imperative that they should be sustainable in terms of human energy. This book offers a framework, backed up by real life examples, of issues to consider when setting up a new project, or for overcoming human-energy-based problems in existing projects. 256pp Price: £12.95
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	the new complete book of self-sufficiency: the classic guide for realists and dreamers John Seymour An absolute must for anyone who wishes to be self-sufficient. Packed with comprehensive information on all the practical details such as ploughing fields, milking cows etc as well as information on how to create an urban organic garden and utilize natural energy. The first edition sold over 600,000 copies in 1975 beginning a whole movement and this second, updated and expanded version is essential to anyone (realists and dreamers alike) wanting to learn about and practice a more self-sufficient lifestyle. 408pp click on image for contents page more on land & smallholding Price: £25.00
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	the concise guide to self-sufficiency John Seymour Make your dream of a self-sufficient life a practical reality with this concise version of Seymour's classic guide. Featuring a comprehensive guide to planting and harvesting, it shows how to gather food from the wild and from the garden, and includes chapters on traditional crafts and skills, cutting waste and generating power. 256pp more on land & smallholding Price: £7.99
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	first buy a field: the realist's guide to self-sufficiency Rosamund Young "Before you can make your first recipe from home grown ingredients you will need to buy a field."As if passing her knowledge, wisdom, as well as personal beliefs down through the generations, Rosamund Young has bought together a lyrical narrative charting the long, hard and realistic journey towards self-sufficiency, making this a delicious collection of anecdotes, country knowledge and recipes as well as plenty of her own thoughts. This is a beautiful and lovingly told tale, by one of the UK's most passionate advocates of the self-sufficient, organic lifestyle. 160pp hardback more on land & smallholding Price: £9.99
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	diary of a farmer's wife 1796-1797 Anne Huges In1796, young farmer’s wife, Anne Huges, decided to start a diary to 'set down all that I do every day' and so, for 13 months we learn of Anne’s day to day life, of the butter maken that sometimes 'was longe time cummin' of collecting honey, pudden making, making merrie and of all the social activities and hard work that was then the lot of a farmer’s wife. This is an extraordinary document written by a young woman who lives and breathes in it’s pages. It describes a domestic, endlessly busy and clever but also loving and tender Anne Hughes who devoted her life to her husband and their farm. With recipes for ‘Pansy Wine’, ‘Maye Daye cakes’ and how to bake a hare and with stories of love and scandal, you will be touched by her memoirs and ‘laff so hartilie’ at her stories, language and experiences. It is truly a book for all! You will adore the quirky, charming, hilarious and educational insight into the life of Anne Hughes and 18th Century lifestyle as a whole. Do not be fooled into thinking that the audience of this book will be concentrated into a small sector of folk, specifically interested in cooking and historical bibliography. I challenge anyone to open and read just a few pages of this book and not be compelled to finish it off - possibly without putting it down! 172pp more on land & smallholding Price: £9.99
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	a good life: john seymour and his self-sufficiency legacy Paul Peacock "A Good Life" is a celebration of John Seymour: self-sufficiency guru, political activist, environmental campaigner and author of "The New Complete Book of Self Sufficiency", a book together with the man, that became in the inspiration for a whole generation. Through interviews with family and friends and archival research including hitherto unpublished material this important book details the larger than life character of John Seymour and describes his passions and philosophies that helped inspire, amongst others, the writers of the popular 1970s BBC Television situation comedy, "The Good Life", starring Felicity Kendal and Richard Briers. Paul Peacock charts John Seymour's early childhood years dreaming of being a cowboy, his life in Africa, his early farming experiences and the gradual formulation of his philosophy. He discusses at length the all-important later years with the move to Ireland and his part in the infamous Arthurstown Monsanto Trials in the 1990s when, in his eighties, he argued passionately and eloquently against the rise of Genetically Modified crops."A Good Life" analyses the extent of John Seymour's influence. How his farm became a beacon to many who had read his book and how they travelled from all over the world to work with him. These included such visionary thinkers as Leopold Kohr and E F Schumacher. It takes an objective look at many of his thoughts on the future of the developed world, his fears about the rising dominance of supermarkets and their ultimate stranglehold on agriculture and the land, his major concerns about genetically modified crops and intensive farming and his impassioned and reasoned stance on animal welfare issues. 255pp click on image for contents page more on land & smallholding Price: £10.00
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	successful small-scale farming: an organic approach Karl Schwenke This inspiring handbook introduces the small farm owner to both the harsh realities and the real potential involved in making full- or part-time living on the land. 134pp more on land & smallholding Price: £10.99
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	victorian farm: rediscovering our rural skills Peter Ginn, Ruth Goodman & Alex Langlands No electricity, no gas, no flushing toilet...and no tractor! Could you survive a year on a Victorian farm? In this fascinating time-traveling experiment Lion Television, with the BBC, follow a team of historians who will spend a year recreating farm life in 1885. Accompanying the series, this book follows the team as they try to run a farm using only materials and resources that would have been available to them in the Victorian era.This was a crucial period in the history of Britain - rapid industrialization had radically changed life in the cites but rural communities used a mixture of centuries-old and pioneering modern practices. Packed with informative text and photographs from the farm year, this book reveals exactly what the Victorians, ate, wore, how they managed their animals, farmed the land and organized their lives. In-depth features describe revolutionary advances in more detail, including new inventions, new breeding methods and advances in agricultural science. Practical projects allow you to join the historians in rediscovering Victorian crafts, cookery and homecare.Providing a real insight into life on a Victorian farm, this series is also a fascinating reminder of how history comes full circle. The organic diet of 1885, use of natural products for cleaning and healthcare and interests in crafts and gardening are of increasing relevance today as we look for a more responsible way of living over 120 years later.This is the official book to accompany the new BBC2 6-part primetime series, "Tales From the Victorian Farm". It includes extensive photography of the farm workers' experiences. Diary entries offer a personal take on this historical experiment. Join in Victorian life with authentic recipes and practical projects. 304pp hardback more on land & smallholding Price: £20.00
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	the farm safety handbook Rick Kubik Again and again farming tops the list of the most dangerous occupations. And with so many hobby farms springing up, new generations of farmers taking over, and new and complicated machinery arriving on the farm, the work just gets more dangerous. This book is dedicated to keeping farmers safe - to preventing the accidents that beset agriculture by teaching proper farm practices, providing safe rules for operating equipment, and alerting farmers to potential dangers. Farm safety expert, Rick Kubik tells readers how to handle implements, what not to do around them, and what to do if an accident occurs. The detailed and comprehensive information in this book, clearly illustrated throughout, is further brought home through accounts of real-life farm accidents. 128pp more on land & smallholding Price: £13.99
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	the smallholder's manual Katie Thear Whether you are an established smallholder, or just starting to take the first tentative steps towards farming at your home, this book contains a wealth of useful information on all the key aspects of small-scale agriculture; the practical requirements of the land, boundaries, buildings, tools and machinery, techniques of small-scale agriculture, and an extensive section on livestock and the practicalities of each type. With over 200 illustrations, this book is an essential for anyone working on a smallholding. 240pp more on land & smallholding Price: £25.00
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	starting with a smallholding David Hills A really useful book for anyone planning to buy a smallholding, or start a new smallholding activity. It offers timely advice on how to choose the right property for different needs and circumstances, as well as sorting out priorities after moving in. The book describes how activities make different demands on space, time, energy and money, with details of over 20 activities related to animals, poultry and the land. It also provides details of where further help and advice may be obtained. 96pp click on image for contents page more on land & smallholding Price: £7.95
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	scenes from a smallholding Chas Griffin In 1982 the Griffins left the security of suburbia to grow garlic in West Wales. This is a funny and sometimes touching, warts-and-all account of their first three years: of how they learned lambing and marketing, and ploughing and hay-making: and of the dung-sodden joys of milking and the surreal terrors of bee-keeping. Be amused. Be very amused. 248pp more on land & smallholding Price: £9.99
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	more scenes from a smallholding Chas Griffin In this sequel to the brilliantly funny 'Scenes From a Smallholding', the Griffins continue to scramble up the learning curve of life in the countryside. Pigs escape, bees sting, and wine-making becomes something of a priority. Meanwhile, as they learn what to wear (from Oxfam to Oxfemme), the driveway continues to erode... But, despite health problems, they still have time to ponder on new ways of living, and ruminate on even deeper things that concern us all. Above all, 'More Scenes' is a book to make you laugh out loud. Again. 340pp more on land & smallholding Price: £7.99
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	21st century smallholder: how to go back to the land without leaving home Paul Waddington For people who lack the land and space of having your own smallholding, this book helps to explore alternative ways of living in contemporary urban settings. Is beekeeping difficult? Can you keep chickens in your garden and would you ever be able to go on holiday again? Is solar power really worth the bother? This book includes easy-to-read lists, tables, personal anecdotes, illustrations, and more importantly demystifies the subject with practical tips. 224pp more on land & smallholding Price: £12.99
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	successful smallholding: planning, starting and managing your enterprise Jeremy Hobson & Phil Rant Downshifting has become synonymous with selling up, starting a smallholding and escaping the rat race. Some people are lucky enough to purchase a property large enough to ensure that the whole family is self-sufficient, but for most only enough land will be available to make smallholding a hobby. Accordingly, this book caters for those with a small amount of land and for the lucky minority with a much larger acreage. Many of the books currently available mention only the pleasures of owning a smallholding, this volume adopts a pragmatic approach and discusses the many pitfalls. 192pp more on land & smallholding Price: £19.95
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	build it! DIY projects for farmers, smallholders and gardeners Joe Jacobs * SALE PRICE * 50% OFF * SALE PRICE * Using recycled materials wherever possible, engineer and smallholder Joe Jacobs provides clear, step-by-step instructions for over 50 DIY projects for both inside and outside the home farm. Joe guides you through the equipment, the tools, the materials and the plans, all complete with measurements and instructions. The projects include a polytunnel greenhouse, beehives, chicken arks and runs, gates, hurdles and fencing, cloches, a dog kennel, feed bins, a heat pump installation, a heated orphan lamb feeder, an incubator, nesting boxes and renewable energy projects including solar panels and plenty more, making this an essential book for any keen enthusiast with a basic knowledge of construction. 190pp more on land & smallholding Price: £6.50
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	build it!... with pallets Joe Jacobs Often found abandoned at the back of factories, at dumps or even in skips, the humble pallet for many practically minded people, represents a huge source of inspiration as well as a challenge. When skilfully broken down into timber and smartened up, they can be refashioned into chairs, tables, fences, gates, chicken arks, planters, sheds, decking, cladding and many other functional items. Joe Jacobs shows you how to become a ‘pallet nerd.’ He shows you what kind of pallet to look for, the very best techniques for breaking down the pallets safely – an art in itself, and then goes through the best ways to refurbish the wood and provides over 20 plans for tables, fences, chairs, planters and other items of indoor and outdoor furniture. ‘Build It...with Pallets’ is the ideal companion for anyone who views towers of pallets not as an eyesore but as an inspiration and an economical source of wood, making them the ultimate recycling solution. 144pp more on land & smallholding Price: £9.99
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	the smallholder's DIY Michael Roberts If you have a smallholding or farm or you keep small livestock, this is the book for you. There are 22 projects in wood, each with a photograph of the finished article and complete with diagrams of all the sections and panels with measurements. There are hurdles, a mobile hay rack, a mineral block holder, sheep troughs, gates large and small, brooders, a folding saw bench, a goat house and poultry sections to name a few. 72pp more on land & smallholding Price: £9.00
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	five acres and independence: practical guide to the selection and management of the small farm Maurice G. Kains A US focused book which provides practical information on selecting productive acreage, stocking the tool shed, and raising, storing, and marketing a variety of fruit and vegetable crops. 397pp more on land & smallholding Price: £8.95
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	the self-sufficientish bible: an eco-living guide for the 21st century Andy & Dave Hamilton Identical twin brothers Andy and Dave Hamilton live in the centre of Bristol. Attracted to the pub and music scene of the bustling city, they still yearn for elements of the good life. So ever since they were students, they have used their initiative and imagination to think up ways to live in a frugal and self-sufficientish way, while still enjoying life to the full. Having set up their website www.selfsufficientish.com in 2004, they discovered that their approach and ethos touched a nerve with thousands of people in the UK. Andy and Dave, Britain's green twins, advocate a fun and positive approach to environmentalism, and understand that the thought of adjusting every aspect of our lives is overwhelming and possibly off-putting. Hence self-sufficientish. If you don't have the space or time to be totally self-reliant, but crave creative ideas for recycling, growing organic vegetables and establishing an environmentally friendly home office, this is the book for you. You'll find small suggestions to get you started (not overfilling your kettle, choosing alternative kitchen-cleaning products and making plant pots out of newspapers) and bigger ones for when your confidence grows (advice on keeping chickens, making office equipment out of worn-out trousers and tackling an allotment for the first time), as well as recipes, herbal remedies, eco-friendly travel solutions and much much more. 400pp more on land & smallholding Price: £30.00
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	the self-sufficiency handbook Alan & Gill Bridgewater As consumers become ever eco-conscious, many people nurture a dream of living a 'self-sufficient' lifestyle. The Self-Sufficiency Handbook provides an introduction to the possibilities and methods involved in setting up the different aspects of a greener way of living. Authors Alan and Gill Bridgewater recently moved to a smallholding, so they are well-positioned to answer all the fundamental questions that anyone considering a similar lifestyle shift might ask. Subjects covered in the book include: the self-sufficient house, the organic food garden, animal husbandry and the pantry. The book runs the full ecological gamut, from geothermal heating through to crop rotation and making your own soap. It emphasises the positive aspects of adapting to a self-sufficient lifestyle, such as cutting living costs and eating well, and the sheer fun of rolling your sleeves up to get things going. Packed with informative illustrations and diagrams, and a wealth of useful advice, The Self-Sufficiency Handbook is the perfect guide for the increasing number of people who are keen to join the green revolution. 192pp more on land & smallholding Price: £12.99
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	organic farming (2nd revised edition) Nicolas Lampkin The definitive work on organic farming which explains the principles and the science. Gives an understanding of ecological interactions that occur, going on to examine the practice of farming, the market for organically produced food and the environmental impact it is having. Plus a section on organic livestock. 752pp hardback more on land & smallholding Price: £24.95
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	organic farming: policies and prospects Stephan Dabbert, Anna Maria Haring, Raffaele Zanoli Food retailers in Europe, including supermarkets, have responded to rapidly rising demand for organic produce. The organic sector has moved from a marginal production fad to a serious subject of policy concern for politicians and public servants involved in European agricultural policy. Drawing on a large body of scientific research, this book: reviews the organic farming sector in the 21st century and the policies developed towards it; assesses its contributions to the environment, food quality, farmers' incomes, and rural development; explains the key factors impinging on the organic farming sector in future; and makes a detailed range of recommendations for future organic farming policy. 192pp more on land & smallholding Price: £18.99
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	one straw revolution: introduction to natural farming (new edition) Masanobu Fukuoka A great book that discusses ideas of producing food without messing with Mother Nature! Both a practical and philosophical look, this little gem is a must for anyone interested in sustainable agriculture, permaculture and the gorgeous organic food you can produce by following Fukuoka's philosophy! 182pp click on image for contents page DELIVERY WILL TAKE 2-3 WEEKS more on land & smallholding Price: £5.99
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	plants for a future: edible & useful plants for a healthier world Ken Fern In this incredible book, Ken Fern, of the Plants for a Future project in Cornwall describes how to grow and use thousands of plants in many different situations. Describing edible and other useful plants, both native to Britain and Europe and from temperate areas around the world, this book includes those suitable for: the ornamental garden, the lawn, shady areas, ponds, walls, hedges, agroforestry and conservation. In this book, Ken Fern shares his experiments and successes in growing herbs, vegetables, flowers, shrubs and trees. Packed with information, personal anecdotes and detailed appendices and indexes, this pioneering book takes gardening, conservation and ecology into a new dimension. 344pp more on land & smallholding Price: £19.95
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	good growing: why organic farming works Leslie A. Duram This book explains why organic production and consumption have seen such phenomenal growth in recent years--and, even more important, why they should! Good Growing discusses the problems with conventional industrial agriculture and includes in-depth interviews with organic farmers in order to cover both the science of organic farming as well as the social context. This book really is essential for anyone interested in organic farming. 256pp click on image for contents page more on land & smallholding Price: £14.95
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	organic vegetable production Gareth Davies & Margi Lennartsson (editors) This book provides an invaluable, practical guide to the production of organic vegetables across a range of organic farming systems in temperate areas. It covers all aspects of production, including crop choice, fertility building, and weed, pest and disease management within a framework of rotational design and business planning. The specific needs of a range of commonly grown vegetable crops are discussed in detail. The authors consider that knowledge-gathering, marketing and financial management are integral parts of organic vegetable production and these subjects are examined in some depth. Moreover, speciality topics such as protected cropping and storage are covered as well as the technical and economics consequences of converting from conventional to organic production and the challenges that can arise. 240pp click on image for contents page more on land & smallholding Price: £19.95
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	organic farming and growing: a guide to management (3rd revised edition) Francis Blake Completely revised and updated outlining the principles of organic agriculture. Advice for those considering going organic, and a step-by-step guide to conversion. Various farm enterprises are examined: protected cropping; field vegetables; fruit and livestock. Soilcare; manuring; weed control; pests; diseases and marketing. A comprehensive practical guide for those starting out or considering organic farming. 224pp click on image for contents page more on land & smallholding Price: £14.99
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	organic cereals and pulses D. Younie Varieties, crop rotations, weed control guidelines, together with practical organic farm case studies are included in this important and timely technical review. Vital for all involved in organic food production. 172pp click on image for contents page more on land & smallholding Price: £17.50
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	DIY Planning Briefings Published by Chapter 7 This publication is a guide to the planning system for smallholders, family-farmers, woodland managers, low impact builders, caravan dwellers and low-income people seeking to live and work in the countryside. This guide is in loose leaf format, allowing you to add updates yourself (because planning guidance is always changing). This is a fantastic book and comes highly recommended. 100pp click on image for contents page more on land & smallholding Price: £15.00
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