Carla Emery spent over 32 years researching, writing, and updating the book. It began in the 1970s as a mimeographed, self-published guide and has since sold over a million copies.
Techniques for growing vegetables, planting fruit trees, saving seeds, and cultivating small-scale crops. The Encyclopedia of Country Living
The book is incredibly detailed, offering step-by-step guidance on numerous topics: Carla Emery spent over 32 years researching, writing,
The updated 50th Anniversary Edition maintains the classic charm while ensuring the information remains relevant for contemporary homesteaders, covering modern technology alongside traditional techniques. planting fruit trees