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Off the Grid/Homesteading Skills:  What's in your homestead library?  |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 19 2011 : 2:06:55 PM
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The first book I ever got on the subject, was this one, many years ago now!
"Country Women: A Handbook for the New Farmer [Paperback]
Jeanne Tetrault (Author), Sherry Thomas (Author)"
Then there is the life/cook/idea book by our own MaryJane Butters
Small-Scale Livestock Farming: A Grass-Based Approach for Health, Sustainability, and Profit
by Carol Ekarius
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life
Barbara Kingsolver
The Encyclopedia of Country Living: An Old Fashioned Recipe Book
Carla Emery
I have many older and now rare books on homesteading and farming, many from the 1970's that still have valid information in them, as well as a lot of books on gardening and all that goes with that. a few on chickens and poultry and one on goats.
I'm hoping to add many more books to my collection!
Happy Autumn!!
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
http://thegimpyfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
http://pinterest.com/annikaloveshats/
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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grammytammy
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
Tamara
Binghamton
ny
USA
585 Posts |
Posted - Oct 19 2011 : 6:54:52 PM
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I have Back to Basics, it has been years since I have looked at it. Hmmm maybe tomorrow.
FarmGirl 2495
God loved us so much He gave His only son to die in our stead. |
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msdoolittle
True Blue Farmgirl
1143 Posts
Amanda
East Texas
USA
1143 Posts |
Posted - Oct 19 2011 : 7:25:54 PM
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Honestly, I have far too many to list, but my favorites are:
Carla Emery's book (The Encyclopedia of Country Living)
Four Season Harvest by Eliot Coleman (EVERYONE who eats out of their NEEDS this book)
The Complete Tightwad Gazette by Amy Dacyczyn
Reader's Digest Back to Basics
Country Wisdom & Know-How
I don't have Mary Jane's books yet (gasp!) but hope to add them to the collection soon.
Those are the books I read over and over.
FarmGirl #1390
www.mylittlecountry.wordpress.com |
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batznthebelfry
True Blue Farmgirl
1257 Posts
Michele
Athol
Ma
USA
1257 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2011 : 06:17:44 AM
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My favorite has always been Mother Earth News which I have collected & used since around 1982.
Back to Basics book
Country wisdom & know how
Ency of country living
Back home mag
MJ mags
Chickens mag
Woodstove cook book
Plus a lot more books that I love to go thur each winter. I have a antique 1940's book shelve that has all my simply farming/living mags & books by the wood stove so its perfect for those cold days to review them & see what new things I can do or use that I couldn't before...They are my favorite hobby to do in the winter....Michele'
Chickens rule!
The Old Batz Farm
Hen #2622 |
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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
891 Posts
Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
891 Posts |
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Lieberkim
True Blue Farmgirl
839 Posts
Kimberly
Sunnyside
WASHINGTON
USA
839 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2011 : 9:49:01 PM
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Country Wisdom & Know How is my main one. But I also have books about raising livestock and herbs and natural medicine etc. I've also borrowed books from the library, that way I know whether or not I actually want to have that book permanently.
Excuse the mess & the noise, my children are making happy memories |
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njaw09
True Blue Farmgirl
397 Posts
Annie
NJ
USA
397 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2011 : 06:29:11 AM
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I have a few homestead books.
I also have: The Complete Tightwad Gazette by Amy Dacyczyn & Reader's Digest Back to Basics
-natural healing wisdom & know-how compiled by amy rost
-the encyclopedia of country living (10th edition)
-country wisdom & know-how
-Seed to Seed: Seed Saving and Growing Techniques for Vegetable Gardeners
-Root Cellaring: Natural Cold Storage of Fruits & Vegetables
I have alot more books at the basement.
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
1360 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2011 : 11:46:56 AM
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Kristine,
Do you like Jackie's canning book? I read that she has recipes in her cooking book that use what you would have in your root cellar or otherwise put up? Have you seen her cookbook? I have been trying to find a way to use all the summer goodies, but most cook books call for some exotic ingredient I don't always have on hand.
Laurie
http://www.inntheorchardbnb.com/ |
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22angel
True Blue Farmgirl
498 Posts
Pam
Manitoba
Canada
498 Posts |
Posted - Oct 24 2011 : 09:43:17 AM
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I don't have many, but my list is growing! I have:
Country Wisdom & Know-how (Everything You Need To Know To Live Off The Land)
Grow Your Own Food by Parragon Books
Animal Vegetable Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver
MJF & Mother Earth News & The New Pioneer (although at $14 per magazine...it's a treat!)
I also have a book by Mag Ruffman called How Hard Can It Be? : ToolGirl's Favourite Repairs and Projects (http://www.amazon.com/How-Hard-Can-ToolGirls-Favourite/dp/0771078528/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1319474457&sr=1-5) She is hilarious! Very helpful too :).
Life isn't about finding yourself. It's about creating yourself.
"When I grow up, I want to be dirt." seen on a box through construction in Wyoming 2010 |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
4928 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2011 : 06:14:44 AM
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We have:
Small Farmer's Journal
The Ultimate Guide to Homesteading
Putting Food By
Root Cellaring
Cooking on a Stick and other camping cookbooks
Stocking Up
RX from the Garden, 101 Food Cures You Can Easily Grow
Sugartime, The Hidden Pleasures of Making Maple Syrup
How to be Healthy with Natural Foods
Country Wisdom and Know How
How to Store Your Garden Produce
Keeping a Family Coe
Several goat/dairy goat books
Several raising chickens books
Homemade Bread, by the editors of Farm Journal
Homeopthaic Remedies
Solviva
Recipes from the Herbal Kitchen
Making Pickles and Relishes at Home
Kerr Home Canning Book
Blue ball canning book
Copies of The Herb Quarterly
Copes of MaryJane's Farm Magazine
Keeping the Harvest
Build Your own Underground Root Cellar
The Complete Whole Grains Cookbook
The Self-Sufficiency Specialist
Many herb and recipe cookbooks
The Forager's Harvest
Yankee Home Hints
.........and many others :)
Farmgirl #800
http://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/
http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
4928 Posts |
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GayleLorraine
Farmgirl at Heart
3 Posts
Gayle
Sayre
Pennsylvania
USA
3 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2011 : 08:17:46 AM
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Hello,
My name is Gayle and I am a brand new "sister". I am in need of a book on how to fix things since I am not very handy - yet. Does anyone know if the book Dare to Repair: A Do-it-Herself Guide to Fixing (Almost) Anything in the Home is the book I should get.
Thanks kindly! |
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Acelady02
True Blue Farmgirl
1266 Posts
Penny
Washington
GA
USA
1266 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2011 : 5:23:14 PM
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The Complete Tightwad Gazette by Amy Dacyczyn
Love my Mother Earth News
MaryJane Farm Mags
Ball Canning Book
Grit mag
Grandmother's Critter Ridder great book on natural ways to rid critter's
and many other books
(((((Hugs All)))))Penny
Farmgirl Sister #3343
God gives Miracles to those who Believe, Courage to those with Faith, Hope to those who Dream, Love to those who Accept, & Forgiveness to those who Ask... |
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GayleLorraine
Farmgirl at Heart
3 Posts
Gayle
Sayre
Pennsylvania
USA
3 Posts |
Posted - Nov 03 2011 : 07:24:43 AM
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I guess I should have clarified my question. I am looking for a book on home repairs.
Thanks kindly.
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
2569 Posts
Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
2569 Posts |
Posted - Nov 03 2011 : 07:56:45 AM
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goodness where do i start.....
stocking up
MJ Mags
MJ Life Book
MJ Sewing Room
MJ Outpost
Raising Ducks
Mother Earth news
Back to basics
country living mag
soap and candle making
hobby farm mag
the little house cookbook
the art of cookery made plain & simple
encyclopedia of fishing
greenhouse gardeners companion
four season harvest
root cellaring
seed starting
feasting free on wild edibles
the cherokee herbal
encyclopedia of natural medicine
home remedies
canning and preserving
book of essential oils and aromatherapy
traditional home crafts
...i have over 100 gardening books (went to college for horticulture)
and countless other craft and cookbooks.
connie
http://www.naturemaiden.com/ - Soap & Candle
http://modern-day-laura.blogspot.com/ -My Personal Blog
http://www.prairiefarmherbs.com/ -Herb Plants for the Home Garden
http://www.thriftyfarmgirl.com/ -My Online Thrift Shop
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
2569 Posts
Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
2569 Posts |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
4928 Posts |
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Megan
True Blue Farmgirl
155 Posts
Megan
Hudson
South Dakota
USA
155 Posts |
Posted - Dec 30 2011 : 08:41:17 AM
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country living encyclopedia
back to the basics
barnyard in your backyard
the backyard homestead
mj mags
and does my dad count hes like asking an encyclopedia of farm and living advice, its amazing how hard times used to be and all that he has done to get by.
I see books that are on my wish list
www.rockriverexoticsandkennel.net |
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oregonatural
True Blue Farmgirl
152 Posts
Susan
Sprague River
OR
USA
152 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2012 : 09:31:37 AM
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Hi gals! I'm new the forums and living off-grid in Oregon. Looks like this is a smallish forum for us hearty types, so I'm happy to meet you all and hope we can share our lives and passions!
I have many of the same books and publications listed. And I'm making notes about many you all mentioned that I don't have. One I didn't see on anyone's list (unless I missed it) are some old copies of the Foxfire series from the 70's. If you don't know about them, they were based on interviews with living old timers, who of course now, more than 30 years later are all gone. Some amazing wisdom and tips. Really worth finding if you can. Sample chapters: midwifing, spinning, burial customs, wagon making and "more affairs of plain living." I've cherished these books for decades!
Off-grid living in a small solar-powered cabin. Please subscribe to my blog: http://oregonnatural.blogspot.com/
and visit my ETSY shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/OregonNatural?ref=si_shop
THANK YOU from the bottom of my mountain girl heart! |
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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
974 Posts
Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2012 : 10:36:55 AM
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The encyclopedia of Country Living
The Self-sufficient life
Just in Case
3-Back To Basics
The Backyard Homestead
The Independent Home
Country Wisdom Almanac
Making the Most of Your Own Back Yard
Five Acres and Independence
Self Sufficiency for the 21st Century
And about 10 books on growing herbs and veggies. And how to make herbal remedies. 3 Books on making cloths, 4 books on home repair, and a slew of cookbooks of all kinds.
we have moved to our farm...and love it |
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Suellen5
Farmgirl in Training
17 Posts
Sue
Fife Lake
MI
17 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2012 : 5:25:01 PM
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Susan,
You are so right about the Foxfire series. It has everything in one set of books. The new additions to the series are good as well. I am enjoying looking at and for the other books mentioned.
Sue |
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SandraM
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
Sandra
Coldwater
Michigan
USA
295 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2012 : 05:39:02 AM
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I had a blog post with favorite things on the bookshelf.
I just copied and pasted...
On the Bookshelf
I love to read. When we were contemplating moving to the country I read everything I could find about homesteading. I decided very quickly that I liked sheep and that if I had a farm I just had to have some. Since I knew absolutely nothing about raising sheep, or any livestock for that matter, I read as many books and periodicals as I could.
"Shepherdess: Notes from the Field" by Joan Jarvis Ellison
First book I read about raising sheep. Very fun informative book that I read several times.
"Raising Sheep the Modern Way" by Paula Simmons was the first book I found at our small, local library that was dedicated to raising sheep. The only book they had.
Reading Paula Simmons heightened my interest. I knew that sheep had wool, but after reading Paula Simmons I discovered that wool was a lot more interesting that I had ever realized. With that in mind I read many other books from Paula Simmons. Among my favorites,
"Turning Wool into a Cottage Industry".
After moving to our farm I continued to read. One of the books that changed my outlook on raising livestock was "Quality Pasture" by Allan Nation. I am so glad that I found this book. It changed the direction that we decided to go with farming. Encouraged us to put up good quality fence before buying livestock as well as raising our livestock on pasture and not the barn.
Other favorites...
"More Sheep, More Grass, More Money" by Peter Schroedter
"Small-Scale Livestock Farming A Grass-Based Approach for Health, Sustainability and Profit" by Carol Ekarius
"Teach Yourself Visual Handspinning" by Judith MacKenzie McCuin
"Goats Produce Too! The Udder Real Thing Volume 11" by Mary Jane Toth
Milk Soap Making: The Smart and Simple Guide to Making Lovely Milk Soap From Cow Milk, Goat Milk, Buttermilk, Cream, Coconut Milk or Any Other Animal by Anne L. Watson
Encyclopedia of Country Living by Carla Emery
Sandra
www.mittenstatesheepandwool.com |
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Lorie.Vance
True Blue Farmgirl
200 Posts
Lorie
Tampa
FL
200 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2012 : 09:59:21 AM
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Oh my goodness I just love books. I have hundreds on so many topics. It helps that I live in a bungelow that has ceiling to floor built-in book shelves in more than one room (this contributes to my habit). I have books on gardening, home decorating, cookbooks, travel, homesteading, chickens, poetry, world history, biography's, crafts, etc. plus magazines of Victoria, and Teatime magazine.
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http://thevintagegardengirl@blogspot.com |
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