{"product_id":"simple-country-living-techniques-recipes-and-wisdom-for-the-garden-kitchen-and-beyond-hardcover","title":"Simple Country Living: Techniques, Recipes, and Wisdom for the Garden, Kitchen, and Beyond - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnnette Thurmon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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\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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnette Thurmon\u003c\/b\u003e is a modern-day farm girl who lives in a small town outside Atlanta, Georgia. After years living and working in a big city, she sought out a simpler way of life and moved to start Azure Farm with her husband. She grew her following sharing plant-based, garden-to-table meals, and helping her friends and community on their journeys toward making a house a home. As a self-taught homesteader, she hopes to inspire others to live a more intentional life filled with gratitude. She is an ambassador for Ball Canning; a frequent partner with Tractor Supply; and has been featured in \u003ci\u003eCountry Home\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBetter Homes and Gardens\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eModern Farmer\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSouthern Living\u003c\/i\u003e. Annette shares her love for all things farm, garden, and home on her Azure Farm blog and social media pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 10.08 x 8.03 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 02, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42700345639008,"sku":"9780760385401","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/simple-country-living-techniques-recipes-and-wisdom-for-the-garden-kitchen-and-beyond-hardcover","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}