As big box stores and poorly-made disposable goods take over commerce, the drive to get back to the origins of what we consume and how we sustain ourselves is becoming ever more compelling. Whether you are a country dweller or an urbanite, you can respond by learning to garden more simply, use what you have, and be more sustainable. Illustrated with entertaining old-time engravings, this guide offers thousands of tips on planting, composting, land management, pest control, fishing, hunting, beekeeping, and even dowsing.