Loodussõbralik majapidamine. Käsiraamat.

by Christina Strutt

Christina Strutt of Cabbages & Roses reveals how to have a calmer, healthier, eco-friendly home.

Saving the planet for future generations is a laudable aim, but what about the current populace? Why wait when even quite small lifestyle changes can make a big difference now? A Guide to Natural Housekeeping is full of advice and information to help you take a more sustainable path. Recycling, reusing, and shopping at farmers’ markets are a good start, but cutting down on the use of poisonous chemicals is just as important —it’s perfectly possible to clean a house using nothing more than lemons, baking soda, vinegar, and plain water. Here old-fashioned methods are complemented by newer ideas and innovations, and applied not only to cleaning but also to caring for clothes, furniture, and even silver and glassware. Growing some of your own vegetables, fruit, and herbs can be very satisfying, and you can use any extras to make jams, oils, and chutneys using the handy tips and delicious recipes. Make beauty preparations and bath oils, too, for soothing, effective treatments to enhance everyday health and wellbeing. To become eco-friendly doesn’t require self-sacrifice—just some readjustment; and by following the advice in this valuable guide you will find yourself living a calmer, greener life.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Fran · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! The photos and ideas are just lovely. I've always preferred natural ways of doing things and strongly disliked chemicals before I knew the danger they posed and before I learned how SENSITIVE I am to them. All fake smells trigger my asthma! I have to clean naturally out of necessity. Luckily there is this lovely book for information and inspiration.

[Sherry · Rating 4 out of 5]

It took me a long time to get through this book, but there are a lot of good ideas on how to live in a more environmentally friendly way. Similar to other reviews, I do agree that there are quite a few assumptions made by the author, but nonetheless, it's a good resource to revisit.

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good overall book for how to venture into the world of eco-friendly home economics. Would be best suited to someone who lives in the country, most of the gardening section assumes that you have access to lots of land to plant an extensive food garden. Not something that is realistic for most people living in the city. Also discusses some things that are UK specific, which does not help a Canadian audience very much.

[VAle · Rating 3 out of 5]

preso in biblioteca

Si presenta bene, con tantissime fotografie e box di approfondimento, ma l'adattamento italiano lascia un po' a desiderare: l'autrice è inglese e fa riferimento alla situazione del suo paese, tanto per il clima e le situazioni, quanto per la reperibilità di prodotti. Nel complesso le indicazioni di base sono ottime, anche se a volte poco praticabili.

[Christine · Rating 1 out of 5]

More of an editorial on the politics of the environment. Had to slog through her opinions to find anything of use. Have found more on the internet by using google than in this book.

[Signe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Armas raamat, imelised fotod aga jube kehv tõlge. Osad terminid on suisa valesti tõlgitud.

[Evelin Lang · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is just beautiful and inspiring. One of my all time favourite books. Because it is just sooooooooo pretty.