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Maine Homesteading

Author : Barrett Williams
Publisher : Barrett Williams
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Maine Homesteading written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-08-19 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Maine Homesteading Your Comprehensive Guide to Self-Sufficient Living in the Pine Tree State** Are you yearning for a life of independence, sustainability, and connection to the land? Dive into "Maine Homesteading," the definitive guide to mastering the art of self-sufficiency in Maine's unique environment. This eBook offers an all-encompassing roadmap to transforming your homestead dreams into reality, no matter your level of experience. ### Discover the Essentials of Maine Homesteading Start your journey with an introduction to Maine's climate and a deep dive into the rich history and culture of homesteading in the state. Unearth the core principles of self-sufficiency and learn how to adapt to Maine's distinct geographic challenges. ### Plan, Design, and Expand Your Homestead From selecting the perfect location to envisaging a sustainable layout, this eBook walks you through every step of establishing and future-proofing your homestead. Learn imperative water management techniques, including rainwater harvesting and well filtration, to ensure a steady supply of clean water. ### Master the Art of Gardening and Livestock Care Gain insights into Maine's soil types and seasonal gardening strategies. Whether youâre a novice or seasoned gardener, discover practical tips for year-round production, including greenhouse gardening. Dedicated chapters on livestock selection, poultry, and dairy farming guide you in choosing the right animals, ensuring they thrive, and producing your own dairy products. ### Embrace Sustainable Energy and Building Practices Explore renewable energy solutions with detailed guidance on implementing solar panels, wind turbines, and biomass energy. Learn to build energy-efficient, off-grid shelters using natural materials that harmonize with Maine's environment. ### Become Skilled in Food Preservation and Foraging Unlock traditional methods of canning, freezing, root cellaring, and fermentation. Forage for wild food safely and ethically, enriching your diet with seasonal bounty. Then, savor the flavors of Maine with recipes that make the most of local ingredients. ### Hone Artisan Crafts and Maintain Wellness Delve into crafting skills like knitting, woodworking, and candle making. Prioritize your health with chapters on herbal medicine, fitness, and mental well-being, ensuring a balanced homestead life. ### Connect and Thrive Within the Homesteading Community Build a network through local groups, bartering, and shared knowledge. Learn from personal stories and case studies, providing both inspiration and practical advice from fellow Maine homesteaders. "Maine Homesteading" is not just a guideâit's a companion that walks with you on the path to a fulfilling and independent lifestyle. Embrace the homesteader's journey and discover a more self-reliant way of living today.

So You Want to Be a Modern Homesteader?

Author : Kirsten Lie-Nielsen
Publisher : New Society Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1550926845
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (59 download)

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Book Synopsis So You Want to Be a Modern Homesteader? by : Kirsten Lie-Nielsen

Download or read book So You Want to Be a Modern Homesteader? written by Kirsten Lie-Nielsen and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2018-12-11 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The "look before you leap" guide to the joys and pitfalls of the rural good life. Dreams of self-sufficiency, independence, and tranquility continue to pull in a new generation of modern homesteaders. While growing your own food and being in charge of your life is the source of much satisfaction, there are many challenges to living away from modern conveniences. Written by an experienced modern homesteader who successfully made the leap, So You Want to Be a Modern Homesteader? offers an in-depth examination of what you need to consider before moving "back to the land." Drawing from a deep well of experience, this essential guide covers: Romance versus the reality of rural living Finding the right property Building versus bootstrapping Practical "must-have" skills Earning an income and farming on a budget Creating community Seasonal living Children and schooling Social media, the internet and rural life. Whether you are dreaming of moving to the country for peace and an escape from the daily grind, to provide a different lifestyle for your children, or you're already long-established in the country, this complete and realistic guide is the essential resource to help you achieve success as a modern homesteader.

Maine Farm

Author : Stanley Joseph
Publisher : Random House (NY)
ISBN 13 : 9780394584645
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (846 download)

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Download or read book Maine Farm written by Stanley Joseph and published by Random House (NY). This book was released on 1991 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tribute to the everyday rewards of rural living. The authors record the rhythms of their work and days, along the way providing advice and instruction on dozens of traditional country arts and crafts. 250 full-color photos.

A Small Farm in Maine

Author : Terry Silber
Publisher : Anchor
ISBN 13 : 9780385260558
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (65 download)

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Download or read book A Small Farm in Maine written by Terry Silber and published by Anchor. This book was released on 1989 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the early '70s, Terry and Mark Silber were busy pursuing urban careers. On weekends, they retreated to a farm in Maine. Soon they were selling their produce at the farmer's market. One Monday, they didn't go back, and Hedgehog Hill farm was born. Here is how they were transformed from office dwellers to country folk living off the land.

Moving to Maine

Author : Victoria Doudera
Publisher : Down East Books
ISBN 13 : 0892728337
Total Pages : 287 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (927 download)

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Download or read book Moving to Maine written by Victoria Doudera and published by Down East Books. This book was released on 2007-07-25 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a completely revised and expanded edition of the best-selling, comprehensive guide covering not only reasons to move to Maine but also what newcomers will find once they get here. The book answers questions about what Maine is really like as a place to live, providing a broad range of information about schools, housing, cultural life, taxes, work and employment opportunities, and even the weather.

A Handmade Life

Author : William Coperthwaite
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1603581391
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book A Handmade Life written by William Coperthwaite and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2007-03-07 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William Coperthwaite is a teacher, builder, designer, and writer who for many years hasexplored the possibilities of true simplicity on a homestead on the north coast of Maine. In the spirit of Henry David Thoreau, Emily Dickinson, and Helen and Scott Nearing, Coperthwaite has fashioned a livelihood of integrity and completeness-buying almost nothing, providing for his own needs, and serving as a guide and companion to hundreds of apprentices drawn to his unique way of being. A Handmade Life carries Coperthwaite's ongoing experiments with hand tools, hand-grown and gathered food, and handmade shelter, clothing, and furnishings out into the world to challenge and inspire. His writing is both philosophical and practical, exploring themes of beauty, work, education, and design while giving instruction on the hand-crafting of the necessities of life. Richly illustrated with luminous color photographs by Peter Forbes, the book is a moving and inspirational testament to a new practice of old ways of life.

Eighty-Eight Years on a Maine Farm

Author : Will Penney
Publisher : Down East Books
ISBN 13 : 1608937674
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Eighty-Eight Years on a Maine Farm written by Will Penney and published by Down East Books. This book was released on 2021-07-21 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicling nearly nine decades of life and work on a Maine farm, this memoir by Will and Minnie Penney presents a wonderful look back at rural life before and during the Depression, in the heady post-war years, and late, as family farms began to give way to larger industrial farms. The Penney's adapted to change by adjusting the way they farmed, focusing on fewer crops, adding dairy cows to their stock, even harvesting trees from the woodlot and cutting them into lumberwith the farm's lumber mill. Through it all the Penney's toughed it out and thrived on their slice of Maine heaven. The Penney Farm in Belgrade, Maine, remained in the family for more than one hundred and fifty years. Eighty-Eighth Years on a Maine Farm is part Will Penney's personal memoir and part Minnie's diary. Together, they show readers just what everyday life on a busy Maine farm was like.

Woodsqueer

Author : Gretchen Legler
Publisher : Trinity University Press
ISBN 13 : 159534960X
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (953 download)

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Download or read book Woodsqueer written by Gretchen Legler and published by Trinity University Press. This book was released on 2022-02-15 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Woodsqueer” is sometimes used to describe the mindset of a person who has taken to the wild for an extended period of time. Gretchen Legler is no stranger to life away from the rapid-fire pace of the twenty-first century, which can often lead to a kind of stir-craziness. Woodsqueer chronicles her experiences intentionally focusing on not just making a living but making a life—in this case, an agrarian one more in tune with the earth on eighty acres in backwoods Maine. Building a home with her partner, Ruth, on their farm means learning to live with solitude, endless trees, and the wild animals the couple come to welcome as family. Whether trying to outsmart their goats, calculating how much firewood they need for the winter, or bartering with neighbors for goods and services, they hone life skills brought with them (carpentry, tracking and hunting wild game) and other skills they learn along the way (animal husbandry, vegetable gardening, woodcutting). Legler’s story is at times humbling and grueling, but it is also amusing. A homage to agrarian American life echoing the back-to-the-land movement popularized in the mid-twentieth century, Woodsqueer reminds us of the benefits of living close to the land. Legler unapologetically considers what we have lost in America, in less than a century—individually and collectively—as a result of our urban, mass-produced, technology-driven lifestyles. Illustrated with rustic pen-and-ink illustrations, Woodsqueer shows the value of a solitary sojourn and both the pathway to and possibilities for making a sustainable, meaningful life on the land. The result, for Legler and her partner, is an evolution of their humanity as they become more physically, emotionally, and even spiritually connected to their land and each other in a complex ecosystem ruled by the changing seasons.

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 125715608X
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (571 download)

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Off Grid and Free

Author : Ron Melchiore
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781927685204
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (852 download)

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Download or read book Off Grid and Free written by Ron Melchiore and published by . This book was released on 2016-02-11 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Off Grid and Free: My Path to the Wilderness is the story of the journey Ron Melchiore undertook as a young man from the city, first to homesteading in northern Maine and then to living in the bush of northern Saskatchewan. He has lived off grid since approximately 1980 and speaks candidly about the joys and the tribulations of his chosen lifestyle. In this adventure, Ron shares the diversity of his experiences in an easy-to-read, humorous, and sometimes harrowing narrative. The book includes his hiking of the 2,100 mile Appalachian Trail in winter, bicycling across the United States, homesteading off grid, the terror of being surrounded by a wildfire, surprise encounters with bears, and more. For readers with an outdoors spirit, people with an off grid and self-sufficiency bent, and dreamers who like to read about adventure, Ron hopes to inspire others to "take the road less traveled."

When Life was Young

Author : Charles Asbury Stephens
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 444 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book When Life was Young written by Charles Asbury Stephens and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Northern Farm

Author : Henry Beston
Publisher : New York ; Toronto : Rinehart
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Northern Farm written by Henry Beston and published by New York ; Toronto : Rinehart. This book was released on 1948 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The record of a year on the author's Maine farm, from one winter through the following fall.

My Life In The Maine Woods

Author : Annette Jackson
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1787202232
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (872 download)

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Download or read book My Life In The Maine Woods written by Annette Jackson and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2016-10-27 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My Life in the Maine Woods recounts Annette Jackson’s North Woods experiences during the 1930s when she, her husband and their children lived in a small cabin on the shore of Umsaskis Lake. Jackson, an avid sportswoman and nature lover, writes of hunting, fishing, campfire cooking, and the sounds of the wilderness through the seasons. She visits trappers and woodsmen, and tells what it’s like to sleep on a bed of pine boughs under the stars that shine on the legendary Allagash.

Little House Living

Author : Merissa A. Alink
Publisher : Gallery Books
ISBN 13 : 198217899X
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (821 download)

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Download or read book Little House Living written by Merissa A. Alink and published by Gallery Books. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The immensely popular blogger behind Little House Living provides a timeless and “heartwarming guide to modern homesteading” (BookPage) that will inspire you to live your life simply and frugally—perfect for fans of The Pioneer Woman and The Hands-On Home. Shortly after getting married, Merissa Alink and her husband found themselves with nothing in their pantry but a package of spaghetti and some breadcrumbs. Their life had seemingly hit rock bottom, and it was only after a touching act of charity that they were able to get back on their feet again. Inspired by this gesture of kindness as well as the beloved Little House on the Prairie books, Merissa was determined to live an entirely made-from-scratch life, and as a result, she rescued her household budget—saving thousands of dollars a year. Now, she reveals the powerful and moving lessons she’s learned after years of homesteading, homemaking, and cooking from scratch. Filled with charm, practical advice, and gorgeous full-color photographs, Merissa shares everything from tips on budgeting to natural, easy-to-make recipes for taco seasoning mix, sunscreen, lemon poppy hand scrub, furniture polish, and much more. Inviting and charming, Little House Living is the epitome of heartland warmth and prairie inspiration.

A Homesteader's Year on Deer Isle

Author : Anneli Carter-Sundqvist
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780578138336
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (383 download)

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Download or read book A Homesteader's Year on Deer Isle written by Anneli Carter-Sundqvist and published by . This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A firsthand account of living a self-sufficient, off the grid life on an island off the coast of Maine.

Maine Farm

Author : Dr Margaret Stanley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780517304273
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (42 download)

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Download or read book Maine Farm written by Dr Margaret Stanley and published by . This book was released on 1998-04-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tribute to the everyday rewards of rural living. The authors record the rhythms of their work and days, along the way providing advice and instruction on dozens of traditional country arts and crafts. 250 full-color photos.

Continuing the Good Life

Author : Helen Nearing
Publisher : Schocken Books Incorporated
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book Continuing the Good Life written by Helen Nearing and published by Schocken Books Incorporated. This book was released on 1979 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors describe 25 years of homesteading in Maine, including growing and storing food, restoring old houses, and raising a cash crop.