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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 06 2008 : 12:08:55 PM
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I found reference to a old thread about people's favorite books about sustainable living....but I couldn't find the thread. (I completely admit to being search impaired). I'm really interesting in building up my library on this subject...can anyone point me to the thread, or, can we start another?!? :)
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jenbove
Moderator
320 Posts
Jennifer
Calico Rock
AR
USA
320 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2008 : 12:37:24 PM
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Not a book, Maggie, but I just started subscribing to Mother Earth News magazine & am very impressed. I've dog-eared all sorts of pages in the last 2 issues!
Here's the website: www.motherearthnews.com
Jen
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2008 : 1:23:05 PM
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| Hi Jen! I just started subscribing too - only have 2 issues so far and I completely agree. am LOVING it. Sherri, I will check out those magazines, thank you! |
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La Patite Ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
623 Posts
Jenn
CA
USA
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Posted - Feb 06 2008 : 3:01:31 PM
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I would add Organic Gardening to the magazine list and anything by Rodale Press to the book list. Rodale publishes OG. They have gardening, canning, farm building, etc books. I also found one about frugal living and finances.
I have also been successful with used books from my Friends of the Library book sales. It's kinda hit or miss though. |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2008 : 4:13:59 PM
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I don't know where the thread went either. It has been up a couple of times. Libbie started it and should know where it is hidden. but where is Libbie? Haven't heard from her in a while.
An excellent book that i could relate to is 'Country Women" It tells you how to do most anything. MB
www.strawberryhillsfarm.blogspot.com
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"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2008 : 4:31:10 PM
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Okey-dokey! I'm baaaack!!! Let me see where that thread it -- thanks, Mary Beth!
XOXO, Libbie
"Farmgirl Sister #10," and proud of it!!! |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
931 Posts
Elizabeth
Iowa
931 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2008 : 08:19:30 AM
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These two aren't books either but are awesome when it comes to homesteading. Countryside magazine and Backwoods Home magazine.
A book I like is "Back to Basics".
-Elizabeth |
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2008 : 08:34:07 AM
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| that's it. I MUST get subscriptions to those 2 magazines. :) |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2008 : 5:23:21 PM
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tina,
your booksite is wonderful. i faved it so i can check it out later when i need a book. i have several of the books you mention, but you had a lot of new ones i havent seen before and i have been reading about this topic for about 2 decades. i had no idea you sold books.
love
fran
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2008 : 5:28:25 PM
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Hey - thanks - it's good to be back! I've been in contact with Miss Wilma - thanks for the "heads-up!"
XOXO, Libbie
"Farmgirl Sister #10," and proud of it!!! |
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
931 Posts
Elizabeth
Iowa
931 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2008 : 7:16:21 PM
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My husband and I actually met through the Countryside magazine. I had written an article which was published in there and he wrote to me. The rest is history! So of course I have to recommend that magazine to everyone! 
-Elizabeth |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2008 : 7:19:46 PM
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Elizabeth!! That is so cool that you met your husband through your writing. I love stories like that.
My quilting and life blog!!
http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/ |
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emma.birdwhistle
True Blue Farmgirl
187 Posts
Elizabeth Ann
Ontario
Canada
187 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2008 : 07:55:07 AM
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I love anything by John Seymour. I haven't read as many of his books as I'd like to, as they're a bit hard to find around here (he was British), but Farming for Self-Sufficiency is one of my favorites. I love the way he writes, and admire the way he makes self-sufficiency sound perfectly reasonable, and perfectly achievable.
- Elizabeth Ann
We should all do what, in the long run, gives us joy, even if it is only picking grapes or sorting the laundry.
E. B. White
http://resolutelyoutmoded.etsy.com
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MasterGardener
True Blue Farmgirl
572 Posts
Chandra
Louisiana
USA
572 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2008 : 08:21:43 AM
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John Seymour has another book called "The Self-Sufficient Life And How to Live It" which teaches, well just about anything and everything...how to build, grow, process...etc.
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Rebekka Mae
True Blue Farmgirl
965 Posts
Rebekka
Moscow
ID
USA
965 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2008 : 08:25:24 AM
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Maggie-
Little House on a Small Planet- It is THE BEST book about living small that I have found, other green remodeling books etc. seem geared toward people who are building new. This book will make you feel FABULOUS about living in a little home whether it be an apartment, cottage, teepee or farmhouse with a practical emphasis on living simply.
Warmly, Rebekka
www.bebebella.etsy.com
As a woman I have no country. As a woman, my country is the whole world.
Virginia Woolf |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2008 : 9:29:32 PM
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Oh how cool! I *just* got this one in my mailbox!!!!!!!! I am glad to know my money was well spent! I'll be loking through it this weekend for sure! Thank you! :)
-maggie
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Originally posted by Rebekka Mae
Maggie-
Little House on a Small Planet- It is THE BEST book about living small that I have found, other green remodeling books etc. seem geared toward people who are building new. This book will make you feel FABULOUS about living in a little home whether it be an apartment, cottage, teepee or farmhouse with a practical emphasis on living simply.
Warmly, Rebekka
www.bebebella.etsy.com
As a woman I have no country. As a woman, my country is the whole world.
Virginia Woolf
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rain4nights
Farmgirl in Training
17 Posts
Bess
Cleveland
OH
USA
17 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2008 : 1:32:57 PM
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Reader's Digest: Back to Basics - has a little bit of everything you might want to dabble in. How to buy land, how to build a fence, how to raise various livestock, how to grow food, how to can, spin, dye, make soap... literally everything. Not too deep into each subject, but has lots to whet the appetite and lots of good bibliographical references.
Here's 3 good books on eating locally (more why-to than how-to): "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" (someone already mentioned it), "The Omnivore's Dilemma", "Plenty".
Also, anything by Gene Logdson, he's all about doing the most with the least (especially least effort!).
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