Perfect Gifts for Smallholders
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This week we’re looking at perfect gifts for our smallholding friends and families. Whether they are still just dreaming of finding that perfect smallholding, or are actually ‘living the dream’ there are all kinds of gifts available, that will help and encourage them in their endeavours towards self sufficiency. Smallholding courses are very popular at the moment, whether run by colleges or other educational institutions or by experienced smallholders themselves. There are a wealth of smallholding courses available on all sorts of subjects and for all levels of experience with topics as diverse as poultry keeping, pig keeping, introductions to smallholding, willow crafts, sausage making, and many other subjects. If you can’t decide which course to buy many course providers allow you to purchase gift vouchers instead so your chosen recipient can choose the course for themselves, just remember to pick a provider who has a wide range of courses, so your friend has lots to choose from. All kinds of skills can be learnt and the courses are often taught by smallholders themselves on their own smallholdings so you can get a taste of the real thing rather than being ‘cooped’ up in a classroom environment. Books are another great gift and there are a multitude of great examples to choose from. For anyone planning their smallholding or just starting out the classic The New Complete Book of Self-sufficiency Also available by John Seymour is The New Self-Sufficient Gardener If your intended recipient already has these books, why not buy them one on a more specialist self sufficiency subject, such as: Bread making As well as a wide variety of books there are a few specialist monthly magazines devoted to all things smallholding, such as: Home Farmer Magazine An annual subscription makes an ideal gift, providing your smallholding friend with an interesting and informative read for a whole year.
Click on the links below for more info on perfect courses for smallholders: Introduction to Smallholding Courses Learn Butchery and Sausage Making skills
Still looking for Your Smallholding? Visit Greenshifters for the latest smallholdings for sale, rent and exchange. Article by Rural Smallholdings Magazine
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by John Seymour should take pride of place in any smallholders library. It offers a complete guide to all aspects of smallholding and is widely regarded as the smallholder’s ‘bible’. 
for those attempting self sufficiency on a smaller scale on an allotment or garden.
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