LOST SKILLS AND CRAFTS HANDBOOK

In this practical guide to country life, Alan Titchmarsh explores the heritage of rural Britain, its landscapes and wildlife, its traditions, customs and crafts. Its wide-ranging subjects include: a checklist of British butterflies and where to find them; how to keep chickens, ducks, goats and sheep; making soap, candles and your own herbal remedies; tracking animals and foraging for food; knot tying; creating a kitchen garden; origins of country superstitions - and much more. With beautiful line art illustrations throughout.