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Practical Self Sufficiency [Hardcover]

Dick Strawbridge (Author), James Strawbridge (Author)
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Publication Date: 23 Aug 2010

Everything you need to know about modern-day self-sufficient living from stars of the BBC series - It's Not Easy Being Green - Dick & James Strawbridge

Want to save on your fuel bills, ready to grow your own, reduce your carbon footprint, and take the self-sufficient plunge?

Dick and James Strawbridge show how to make the practical changes that will have a big impact on your life - without having to transform your lifestyle. Sharing their experiences, tips and techniques, the Strawbridges provide all the step-by-step advice you need for successful eco projects, large and small. Learn to grow your own fruit & veg, make a wormery, build a chicken ark, install solar panels and more. Each undertaking is realistic, achievable and sustainable. You won't need to go the whole hog - just pick and mix to suit your needs, for long-lasting dividends.

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  • Hardcover: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Dorling Kindersley (23 Aug 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1405344415
  • ISBN-13: 978-1405344418
  • Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 2.5 x 27.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 15,115 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Dick Strawbridge and his son James journey to an ecological, self-sufficient lifestyle was documented in the BBC series It's Not Easy Being Green, now in its third season. Dick has also appeared on Planet Earth Challenge, Coast, Planet Mechanics, Scrapheap Challenge and Celebrity MasterChef. James is a regular contributor to magazine and newspaper discussions on green issues.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Self-sufficiency - a good challenge 30 Sep 2010
By Bethel76
Format:Hardcover
Great book with challenging ideas that do seem achievable.
It has put lots of ideas flowing through my head and I can;t look at a garden, back yard, field the same.
Very well presented layout in the book, and I am inspired to go and try some of the things.
Thanks,
B
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational 18 Sep 2010
By D. Howard
Format:Hardcover
Often oversize books appear on the bookshelves and never really get read, just browsed with most interest in the pictures. Not this one, I bought this book and read it from cover to cover, literally, on the day I bought it - non stop. It is both practical and inspirational and certainly made me want to trade in my current life for a life attempting self-sufficiency. Obviously there are a lot of topics covered, and often if you wanted to take it further you would have to do more research, but what this book gives you is the ideas to persue and the inspiration required, simply by the enthusiasm with which it is written. It is packed full of projects, small and large, that anyone could undertake - I loved the idea for the greenhouse heat sink, the solar dryer and the cold smoker - and one of the really great parts are the hand drawn plans for the various size gardens and workshop and what you could fit in there.
It inspired me so much that I have been looking at properties with more outside space and changing my future plans.
Can't recommend it highly enough.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars fab 3 May 2011
By chickenlady
Format:Hardcover
I got this book as i have always been interested in a self sufficient life style, i grew up in a house that was a bit like the good life,(tho not as extreme, no animals) and have fond memories as a child helping my dad in the garden.
I have got the bug so badly now!I already have hens and grow a lot of fruit and veg, and currently trying to convince my husband to let me make an earth oven in the garden!
If this is your thing, this is the book for you, it is jam packed full of the best ideas,tho i have to warn you that its hard to dampen the desire to just get stuck in!
I wholeheartedly recomend this book.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars So practical & so very useful
Definitely well worth every penny - this book explains in detail so many different ways to save yourself money, as well as saving the planet ( all be it in a small way. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Surfergirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Reading
I fully recommend this book by Dick Strawbridge, he explains things in a simple down to earth manner and the example pictures shown are great! 10/10

Fantastic!
Published 28 days ago by will
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
A Superb book full of great tips and ideas. I Love it! Will be looking for more by the same authors.
Published 1 month ago by JDW
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Inspiration! Living in a town, can't do much of it! But it gives you ideals. If only! A good read and full of good dreams, for a towny! Loved it. Helps me sleep at night.
Published 2 months ago by Gerry Milner
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Would highly recommend for beginners wanting to be self sufficient. Some great tips and ideas which are easy to do.
Published 3 months ago by Gembling
5.0 out of 5 stars ace!
brilliant book! you can learn how t make a clay oven! a clay oven! what a treat! go for it! learn how to be self sufficient!
Published 3 months ago by Abi Higgs
2.0 out of 5 stars Lacking detail
I wasn't expecting one book to answer all or even most of my questions but even a brief internet browse will result in more complete and authoritive information.
Published 4 months ago by Marc Callaghan
5.0 out of 5 stars Our Inspiration!
Dick Strawbridge's original TV series was the inspiration for us to buy a farmhouse with land. We now have pigs and are planning a water turbine so this book was great reading for... Read more
Published 4 months ago by caelaj
4.0 out of 5 stars Good ideas
A bit too heavy (due to the size) to read in bed. Lots of practice information though some of the areas need more information. An enjoyable read and just have for self sufficiency.
Published 4 months ago by mr i r lucas
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiration between the sheets
Picked this up from the library this morning as I thought it may be of interest. I have just bought land and
a rundown cottage in Eastern Europe for my first smallholding at... Read more
Published 11 months ago by D. Stocker
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