Old-fashioned on purpose : a homesteading manifesto

Book

Old-fashioned on purpose : a homesteading manifesto / Jill Winger.

Summary:

"The secret to finding happiness today is by turning to the lost arts of the past. In the aftermath of the pandemic, millions have adopted simpler life skills like gardening and baking, but homesteader and entrepreneur Jill Winger believes this homesteading mindset is more than a trend. In fact, retro skills such as raising chickens and handicraft can be the key to creating the happy and healthy life we're yearning for. Inside these pages, readers will find the perfect companion for their homestead journey, including: How to find joy in the kitchen (even when you hate to cook) The surprising stress-relievers that can be found in your garden The money-saving benefits of going back to the basics Clever tips and creative DIYs You don't have to live on a farm to cultivate a simpler life. This inspiring and practical book offers a powerful new sense of purpose, with plenty of tomatoes and chickens along the way." -- Back cover.

Record details

ISBN: 9780778310921
ISBN: 0778310922
Physical Description: 360 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 20 cm
Edition: [Revised text edition].
Publisher: Toronto, Ontario, Canada : Park Row Books, [2025]
Copyright: ©2025

Content descriptions

General Note:: "First published in 2023. This edition published in 2025 with revised text."--Title page verso.

"New sourdough guide and graden planner inside"--Cover.
Bibliography, etc. Note:: Includes bibliographical references (pages 325-343) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:: Part 1: The case for old-fashioned on purpose. You're not alone ; Returning to our roots ; From cottagecore to hard core -- Part 2: Becoming old-fashioned. Grow some ingredients ; Cook like great-grandma ; Work with your hands ; Escape the human zoo ; Unplug to connect ; Tread the Earth lightly ; Let them play ; Cultivate your community ; The next frontier -- Quick-start garden guide -- No-stress sourdough guide.