14 AUGUST 1976, Page 17

The Compleat Farmer

A compendium of do-it-yourself, tried and true practices for the farm, garden and household

A mine of practical instruction on everything from growing and storing fruit and vegetables to making jams, breads and pickles, from beekeeping to making baskets and brooms. Culled from the 19th century journal, The American Agriculturist, this is the antidote to 20th century mass production. woodcuts and engravings throughout paperback £2.95