Living the Country Lifestyle All-In-One For Dummies

Slow down, save money, and simplify your life with these traditional methods

Are you longing for a less frantic, more meaningful lifestyle? This friendly guide is packed with the time-tested skills and wisdom that have helped generations live simpler and more self-reliant lives. Whether you want to grow your own food, spend more time outdoors, or take a natural approach to health, this resource has everything you need to get back to the basics!

Cook a down-home meal — from cast-iron cooking and canning to drying fruits and outdoor cooking, get the skills you need to succeed in the kitchen

Get crafty — discover the joy of knitting, hand sewing, candle making, quilting, and more

Enjoy the fruits of your labor — grow and care for a bountiful, edible garden featuring vegetables, herbs, and fruit

Explore the great outdoors — learn basic camping and survival skills and take part in activities the whole family will enjoy

Raise your own farm animals — buy, house, and care for livestock and keep them as laborers, food sources, or pets

Discover natural foods and remedies — live healthier as you make your own teas, tinctures, salves, and more

Open the book and find:

Delicious recipes for homestyle meals

Tips on pickling and preserving foods

Instruction on shearing animals and preparing fiber

An introduction to growing your own food

A field guide to identifying, catching, and preparing freshwater fish

Outdoor fun for adults and kids

The basics of beekeeping

An A-to-Z guide to common herbs

Home remedies for common ailments