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Old-Time Country Wisdom and Lore for Garden and Trail - by Jerry Mack Johnson (Paperback)

Old-Time Country Wisdom and Lore for Garden and Trail - by  Jerry Mack Johnson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Old-Time Country Wisdom and Lore for Garden and Trail, culled from and expanding on the classic Jerry Mack Johnson book Old-Time Country Wisdom and Lore, is the essential DIY reference for all your simple outdoor chores and activities. <br><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Achieve your goal of a self-sufficient, sustainable lifestyle with instruction on a range of basic garden and trail techniques inspired by old time country living​.</b> <p/> Achieve your goal of a self-sufficient, sustainable lifestyle with instruction on a range of basic garden and trail techniques inspired by old time country living, no matter where you live. As big box stores and foreign-made, disposable goods take over commerce, the drive to get back to the origins of what we consume and how we sustain ourselves is becoming ever more compelling. Whether you are a country dweller or an urbanite, or somewhere in between, you can respond by learning to garden more simply, use what you have, and be more sustainable. <p/> With content from and expanding on the classic Jerry Mack Johnson book Old-Time Country Wisdom and Lore, this is a guide to living a sustainable lifestyle, lowering your carbon footprint, and finding the appreciation in the know-how to do for yourself or go without. Make your garden an adventure where you invest yourself and learn to live with purpose using country wisdom and know-how as your guide. With thousands of recipes, projects, and instructions, Old-Time Country Wisdom and Lore for Garden and Trail includes practical information on: <p/><b>Composting <br> Planting <br> Vegetables <br> Water collection <br> Flowers <br> Herbs <br> Pest control <br> Land management <br> Beekeeping <br> Attracting Pollinators <br> Resilient planting <br> Preserving <br> Overwintering <br> 4-Season Gardening <br> And so much more </b> <p/> Basic, thorough, and reliable, this book deserves a place in urban and rural homes alike.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Jerry Mack Johnson</b> grew up on a ranch in West Texas and worked as a cowboy, rodeo clown, professional bull rider, miner, prospector, merchant seaman, oilfield worker, catfish farmer, salesman, and school teacher. He was the author of numerous books of lore, including <i>Down Home Ways</i>, <i>Country Wisdom</i>, and <i>Country Scrapbook</i>.</p>

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