Practical Self Sufficiency
The Complete Guide to Sustainable Living
Published on 23. August 2010
Book
Hardback
304 pages
978-1-4053-4441-8 (ISBN)
Description
Everything you need to know about modern-day self-sufficient living from stars of the BBC series It's Not Easy Being Green, Dick and James Strawbridge
Want to save on your fuel bills? Ready to grow your own, reduce your carbon footprint, and take the self-sufficient plunge?
Dick and James Strawbridge know all there is to know about sustainability and eco-friendly living. In Practical Self Sufficiency, they show you how to make practical, sustainable changes that will have a big impact on your life - without having to transform your lifestyle. Sharing their experiences, tips and techniques, the Strawbridges provide all the step-by-step advice you need for successful eco projects, large and small. Learn to grow your own vegetables and fruit, make your own homebrew, raise chickens, try foraging for wild food, and more. Each undertaking is realistic, achievable and sustainable. You won't need to go the whole hog - just pick and mix to suit your needs, for long-lasting dividends.
Want to save on your fuel bills? Ready to grow your own, reduce your carbon footprint, and take the self-sufficient plunge?
Dick and James Strawbridge know all there is to know about sustainability and eco-friendly living. In Practical Self Sufficiency, they show you how to make practical, sustainable changes that will have a big impact on your life - without having to transform your lifestyle. Sharing their experiences, tips and techniques, the Strawbridges provide all the step-by-step advice you need for successful eco projects, large and small. Learn to grow your own vegetables and fruit, make your own homebrew, raise chickens, try foraging for wild food, and more. Each undertaking is realistic, achievable and sustainable. You won't need to go the whole hog - just pick and mix to suit your needs, for long-lasting dividends.
Reviews / Votes
Everything you need to know to be well on your way to living a greener lifestyle. * Your Home * Dense with detail and crammed with advice on home, garden and lifestyle improvements. -- Alex Clark * The Times Magazine *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Dimensions
Height: 282 mm
Width: 232 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4053-4441-8 (9781405344418)
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Persons
James Strawbridge is a Cornish chef, sustainable living expert, and presenter. He starred in the hit TV programmes The Hungry Sailors and It's Not Easy Being Green, and makes appearances cooking on Escape to the Chateau. James co-authored his first book, Practical Self-Sufficiency, with his father Dick Strawbridge. He co-runs Sons of Thunder Agency, developing recipes and art directing for artisan brands.