{"product_id":"9780760385401-simple-country-living","title":"Simple Country Living","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechniques, Recipes, and Wisdom for the Garden, Kitchen, and Beyond\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSimple Country Living\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical guidebook to getting back to the basics with special focus on the garden and kitchen know-how.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnswer the calling deep within for a simpler life: plant bountiful gardens, preserve fresh seasonal produce, make your own natural cleaning products, and more. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eJoin homesteader and founder of Azure Farm, Annette Thurmon, to connect with nature on a deeper level. In \u003ci\u003eSimple Country Living\u003c\/i\u003e, you’ll find a sampler covering \u003cb\u003ehomesteading techniques\u003c\/b\u003e that can be put to work \u003cb\u003eno matter where you live\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eRecipes, tips, tricks, and family activities\u003c\/b\u003e will help you \u003cb\u003ereduce waste, save money, and harness new skills:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Natural- and Nature-Inspired Home: \u003c\/b\u003eCreate family traditions around nature, including strawberry and apple picking, natural egg dye, salt dough ornament making, and decorating your home with natural elements, plus some recipes too! Make DIY cleaning sprays, reduce food waste, learn self-sufficient laundry and bathroom tips, and share the bounty with nature-inspired gifts and gatherings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCultivating a Garden: \u003c\/b\u003eMaster the essentials for a healthy garden, including soil health, garden layout, raised beds, choosing your seeds, frost dates, crop rotation, companion planting, compost essentials, and ways to involve the whole family in the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat to Plant in Your Garden: \u003c\/b\u003eDecide what to grow based on your climate and preferences, figure out how much to plant, and garden through the seasons. Go further with home orchards or berry patches, and explore the benefits of natural pest control, greenhouses, and animals in the garden. There are also activities for the family inspired by the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePreserving the Harvest:\u003c\/b\u003e Learn everything you need to can, freeze, dehydrate, and save seeds—including plenty of recipes, from salsa to fruit spreads. Have the whole family join in and create memories together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMastering the Home Kitchen:\u003c\/b\u003e Embrace garden-to-table eating with seasonal recipes. Learn how to stock a resilient homestead pantry and find a selection of tried-and-true recipes the whole family will love (and love to cook!).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eNo matter where you live or what skills you already have,\u003cb\u003e the simple country life can be more than a state of mind\u003c\/b\u003e. Start growing more, cooking more, and living in rhythm with nature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41590915072097,"sku":"9780760385401","price":20.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_36417949.jpg?v=1759495317","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780760385401-simple-country-living","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}