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campchic
True Blue Farmgirl
312 Posts
Erin
Nebraska
USA
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 Posted - May 17 2007 : 6:33:50 PM
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We have newly purchased a house on 20 acres. I'm new to the farm scene. Are there any helpful books out there about self-sufficent living, Farm-life, etc. out there? Any ideas? What do you know about septic systems? What cleaning/laundry products can I use safely for my septic system?  |
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Buttercup
True Blue Farmgirl
1433 Posts
Talitha
Vermont
USA
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Posted - May 17 2007 : 7:20:36 PM
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Erin,
Welcome!!! So glad to have you! I hope if you get a chance you can pop over to the welcome wagon and introduce yourself so we can all get a chance to say hello!
As for helpful books I have a few favorites. The best comprehensive one in mho is The Encyclopedia of Country Living by Emery. I also love Back to Basics by RD and the RD Home Handbooks Organic Gardening is good as well as 1001 Hints And Tips for Your Garden. If you check old post in the section "reading room" here I believe there is a thread on best books for country gals and everyone posted their favorite books for farm/country/garden advice. I do so hope this helps!! And once again WELCOME!!
Hugz!
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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kitchensqueen
True Blue Farmgirl
521 Posts
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Posted - May 18 2007 : 2:16:27 PM
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Welcome! I would suggest "Country Wisdom & Know How" by the Editors at Storey, "The New Organic Grower" by Eliot Coleman, "Hobby Farms" by the Editors of Hobby Farm magazine and "Square Foot Gardening" by Mel Bartholomew.
Oh, and ask lots of questions and your hands dirty. Those are some of the best teachers.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - May 18 2007 : 8:06:30 PM
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Hi Erin!
The only think I know about Septic systems is that they do great with a monthly does of good bacteria. Most grocery stores sell this type of bacteria in the cleaning aisle. Congrats on buying 20 acres and welcome to MaryJanesFarm!
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
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Posted - May 18 2007 : 8:51:29 PM
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Hi, there, Erin - and congratulations on your new farm!!! YAY!!! There are so many good books out there about farms and farming - the ones that everyone has mentioned are great - I'd like to add "You Can Farm" by Joel Salatin and the "New Organic Grower" by Eliot Coleman.
'Can't wait to get to know you better! Be sure to jump on over to the Welcome Wagon forum and introduce yourself so we can all give you a proper farmgirl welcome...
XOXO, Libbie
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - May 19 2007 : 08:33:21 AM
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Welcome Erin (I have a daughter with your name!) Welcome to the group and congrats on the new farm!!
I love all the books recomended above. Another helpful one I have is called Country Women I will have to look and see the author's name..can't remember off hand. It is out of print and you can find it on Amazon.com usually.
I think you will really like it here...great gals!! I am glad you found us!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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