- Hardcover: 192 pages
- Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd (16 April 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0751304611
- ISBN-13: 978-0751304619
- Product Dimensions: 27.7 x 22.1 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 390,348 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A practical guide to all aspects of land management, animal husbandry, kitchen gardening and traditional larder crafts. Accompanied by colour illustrations.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
...it contains sumptuous pictures - and very little else. If you want a sophisticated kid's book, buy it. If you want a valuable reference, forget it: this book is too superficial.
Some of the chapters e.g. beekeeping convey little more information than the title of the chapter (Beekeeping is the keeping of bees).
Very disappointing from DK and more akin to, though less informative than, books by their imitating publishers.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Despite (or perhaps because of...) its more 'modernized' looks (excellent photos and eye-catching drawings) I really think this one is quite comparable (if not better) to John Seymour's "bible", Self-Sufficiency (and some of you must forgive me for the heresy!)
Anyway, you can always couple Heyney's with Seymour's, both typical of DK's design, perhaps the former being more 'graphic' and the latter more 'juicy'.
Anyway, you can always couple Heyney's with Seymour's, both typical of DK's design, perhaps the former being more 'graphic' and the latter more 'juicy'.
A very good buy indeed.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This really is a fantastic book. An extremely enjoyable read, it covers in a very well-judged level of depth every aspect of creating a "Home Farm", from selection of the animals and crops, through layout, to how to care for it all on an ongoing basis. Sumptuously and attractively illustrated throughout in the normal DK fashion, this book really is a joy on every level. A must-have purchase for anyone interested in the subject.
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Home Farm
This book is a great introduction into the workings of a Home Farm. Based on the UK smallholder but contains brief section on exotic mediteranean climate. Incuding how to.. Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2003 by "pip4175"
Good introduction for dreamers
This is an excellent book for dreamers and those wishing to know what the good side of farming is. Is it a book filled with optimism and pretty pictures. Read more
Published on 31 May 2002
Learn how farms work
Home farm tells you a lot about the different breeds of animals on the farm and the sorts of tools farmers use. Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2001 by stupanico@hotmail.com
Live the Dream
I have to disagree with the previous review that this is a 'pretty picture book' and not much else. Yes... Read more
Published on 4 Sep 2000
A pretty picture book.....not much more
At first glance the beautiful photos in this book would persuade anyone to sell up and move to the country, but when you read it cover to cover there really is little comprehensive... Read more
Published on 8 July 2000
Your home is never too small and never too big for this book
On first glance, because I have very much 'the Garden Farm', I thought the book was going to be a bit 'above my station'. Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2000
Beautifully illustrated dreamer's book
This is a wonderfully illustrated book that will encourage any "would be farmer" to have a go. It caters for all skill levels as well as those without rolling acres! Read more
Published on 1 Nov 1999
Accessible and well-illustrated guide to home-farming
Sub-titled "A practical guide to the good life" this is a wonderful "starter" book for anyone who dreams of living off the land. Read more
Published on 18 Dec 1998
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