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Mother Earth News Almanac is back--refreshed and ready for the next generation of self-sufficient makers and DIYers.Mother Earth News Almanac: A Guide Through the Seasons returns! The 1970s classic has been out of print for years. Now, updated for today's readers and back in print, its information is as useful as ever. It contains instructions and illustrations for everything from harnessing solar energy to cultivating a sustainable garden to learning how to keep bees. Simply put, Mother Earth News Almanac is designed to empower readers to be self-sufficient.Mother Earth News team has updated the essentials, but left the core of the guide intact, with all the charm of the original--from the writing style to the signature line drawings. This is a must-have for any fan of Mother Earth News, as a budget-friendly guide for a new generation of homesteaders.Mother Earth News Almanacis a seasonal guide with subject matter that every passionate DIYer, homesteader, or environmentally aware reader can appreciate. You'll find recipes, money-saving tips, and homesteading techniques such as illustrated directions for tying a timber hitch, cat's-paw, sheepshank, and other knots; folk medicine treatments and preventatives; tips on raising chickens and keeping bees; plans for building three kinds of kites; complete instructions for fast and easy compost; and much, much more!The simple life doesn't have to be hard--not when you have this timeless almanac.
Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Voyageur Press (February 15, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0760349851
ISBN-13: 978-0760349854
Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 0.8 x 8.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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This is a great collection of tips and tricks that everyone can use. Some of my favorites have to do with paint bushes like bringing them back to life with vinegar and trimming old ones up to use a small dust broom on my workbench. There are tons of recycling tips which I will definitely use around my house. The plant care tips and especially ideas for protecting fruit from animals will definitely be implemented as the squirrels and birds go after my fruit with a vengeance. Most of the tips and tricks can be done with other simple things from around the house which I love. This will be a great go to guide when dealing with problems all over the house and yard.
The Mother Earth News Almanac: A Guide Through the Seasons is an incredible collection of how-to knowledge in one jam packed book. It has everything a person needs to know to become more self-sufficient and utilize DYI advice to simplify life. When I was reading this book I felt that I was getting advice from my beloved Grandma and Grandpa. It was originally published in the 1970's and has been updated, but much of what is in this book and that was written in the 70's is still relevant today. I love that this book is broken down by seasons, which makes it very user friendly. I cannot wait to start to utilize this book. I am starting in Spring and I am going to make my way through the seasons. Some of my favorite advice is that of how to grow a garden. I love that an illustrated chart in this book. It breaks down what fruits and veggies to plant together for the optimal garden. I feel that this book has given me the confidence to finally create my own home garden. But this book is so much more than that. It also teaches you to grill steaks over sawdust, how to build a kite, how to tie knots, how to join posts, how to use tea to clean varnished hardwood and so much more. I would say that is book is a must have for anyone who wants to live a simpler, healthier and more self sufficient life. I feel that I have barely scratched the surface of what this book has to offer. It is a plethora of information and a 5 star book! I cannot wait to continue to read, learn and utilize the information is contains. I also plan to share this book with others, so they can also get a copy for themselves!
Imagine a book which contains all the wisdom of of the ages ... tips from "old timers" as well as information recently gathered. Imagine a book which covers any situation you might encounter in your daily life ... everything from treating a cold to removing spots from clothing to building a root cellar.While this book may not include every single bit of information available to us today, a person would be hard pressed to find something which it doesn't cover.It is organized by season. Spring offers advice on such things as early planting, using kitchen ingredients to make cosmetics, and making kites for a breezy day. Summer teaches us things like how to protect trash bins from animals, make onion butter, and how to make loose screws hold in wood. Autumn's section talks about bartering, making sauerkraut, using salt to clean furniture, and so much more. Winter discusses, among other things, using wood ashes to de-skid a driveway, how to polish your shoes with lemon, and how to identify animal tracks in the snow.All of the information is easy to read and understand. One won't find page after page of involved instructions but rather pertinent information which can be quickly referenced and used.I believe that Mother Earth News Almanac is for everyone, no matter where one lives or what their interests. I highly recommend it and I'm thrilled to add it to my library!I received a copy of this book in order to write this review. I received no other compensation. All opinions expressed are mine and mine alone and reflect my honest opinion of the material reviewed.
Great fun and all Kinds of DIY things that are simple and Smart! Short-cuts and simply all manner of practical solutions for ...nearly everything. Also a great read just for those "I didn't know you could do this!" moments!
Whether you're a modern homesteader or an urban DIY-er, you'll find a useful tip or hundreds in the Mother Earth News Almanac. Want to know something about natural pest control? How to build a stove out of an aluminium can? Need recipes for popcorn balls or cherry preserves or tips on how to sour cream or sprout seeds for eating? What about sinking fence posts or cobbling together a working substitute for a broken cotter pin? Whether it's raising livestock (or cats), making crafts, foraging for wild foods, or constructing, you name the topic - you'll probably find something new and interesting about it in this book. The entries are concise and informative, divided into categories based upon the seasons of the year, and the book is illustrated throughout with black and white line drawings, diagrams, and tables. Fascinating and practical lifestyle hacks for everyone!
I recommend this publication to anyone who want to live earth friendly! The publication is timeless with all it's practical facts on living smart ...simple practices that have sadly been forgotten or not passed on to the younger generation. It is a unique book compared to other 'earth friendly publications' because of the paperback format and black and white print just like the original treasured publications. Make Earth Day EVERYDAY with this book.
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