How Can I Be Prepared With Self-Sufficiency And Survival Foods?

How Can I Be Prepared With Self-Sufficiency And Survival Foods?

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Isabell Shipard, one of Australia's most knowledgable and sought after authorities on herbs and author of the acclaimed books How can I use Herbs in my daily life? and How can I grow and use Sprouts as living food? says, "For many years I taught Herb Courses, covering many edible plants, and included a segment on survival foods and the importance of self-sufficiency for possible hard times. People often expressed that I should put this information into a book.


With the economic squeeze in Australia, and severe drought experienced over large areas of farmland, just what will the future hold for average Australian families? Everyone is experiencing the pressure, as food, fuel and the cost of living has dramatically risen in price. In this 21st century we are seeing major disasters that are disrupting peoples lives in so many areas of the world. We must all be more conscious of ways to reduce, recycle, repair and reuse items and consider how we can all tread more softly on Planet Earth.


What I desire is that all who read this book will be inspired and motivated to take action for the benefit of the planet." We believe the book, How can I be prepared with Self-Sufficiency and Survival Foods? will be a valuable reference manual for every person and family.


This book offers encouragement about the importance of being as self-sufficient as one is able and an action plan to help you 'ride the storms'. Isabell shows us how to be prepared with a step-by-step emergency management plan for food provisions and essential supplies. We need to encourage one another to be as self sufficient as possible... now... in our gardens, as this is the most nutritious fresh food and and cheapest way to live in these times of rising prices. Growing our own food is very satisfying as well as beneficial to health and well-being.

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Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 14 customer reviews for How Can I Be Prepared With Self-Sufficiency And Survival Foods?.

Rated 5 out of 5. This book is so full of useful information. The title says it all. I am taking it all in and looking forward to becoming a self sufficient gardener and preparing foods for survival. I admire the effort that went into creating this book. Fiona Dillon , July 2026.

Rated 5 out of 5. Great read. It was fantastic to be able to support a local writer, publisher and shop all in one buy. This book is packed with great information. Super fast delivery. Thank you! Shelley , October 2023.

Rated 5 out of 5. Love this place!. I stumbled onto this site while searching for some books on growing and using herbs. The books arrived very quickly in perfect condition. I loved the personal touch in the packaging and the additional information card on Rosemary! The site has so much useful information on the different herbs and their usages, I will definitely be back to purchase all my herbal needs ☘ Anonymous , December 2022.

Rated 5 out of 5. Self-sufficiency & Survival. Came in a timely manner, packaged well, good price, quite a wordy & in-depth book but well worth reading. Emma Heagney , October 2025.

Rated 5 out of 5. Self-Sufficiency And Survival Foods?.. I bought this book as a gift, it is under the Christmas tree but I know that the author, Isabell Shipard is an authority on herbal and productive gardening. It would become an important "go to" book for its owner, just as Shipard's other books are for me. Anonymous , December 2023.

Rated 5 out of 5. A Hidden gem. Friendly and helpful people, great customer and on-line service and a lovely place to visit. Tracy Fischer , February 2025.

Rated 5 out of 5. Excellent service. Books were delivered very quickly and arrived in great condition. Thank you! Rachael Stevenson , January 2025.

Rated 5 out of 5. How Can I Be Prepared With Self-Sufficiency And Survival Foods?.. A very interesting book, read the whole thing in a couple of days... so much great information in this book, easy to read and I was a surprised as on opening the book I though it would be hard to sit and read, but it was great... SOOO much info for everyone now days and surprising me that it was written 2008 as it is so current for the whole world now. Jeni Bader , November 2022.

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Fiona_b

This book arrived on time, well packaged and in good condition. I couldn't ask for more.

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Anonymous

This book is so full of useful information. The title says it all. I am taking it all in and looking forward to becoming a self sufficient gardener and preparing foods for survival. I admire the effort that went into creating this book.

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Emma
Self-sufficiency & Survival

Came in a timely manner, packaged well, good price, quite a wordy & in-depth book but well worth reading.

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Tracy
A Hidden gem

Friendly and helpful people, great customer and on-line service and a lovely place to visit.

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Rachael
Excellent service

Books were delivered very quickly and arrived in great condition. Thank you!

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Melissa
Self-Sufficiency nnd Survival Foods book

Fantastic book and very knowledgeable. Very handy. Packaging is always top and fast delivery. Thank you

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Anonymous
Self-Sufficiency And Survival Foods?.

I bought this book as a gift, it is under the Christmas tree but I know that the author, Isabell Shipard is an authority on herbal and productive gardening. It would become an important "go to" book for its owner, just as Shipard's other books are for me.

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Shelley
Great read

It was fantastic to be able to support a local writer, publisher and shop all in one buy. This book is packed with great information. Super fast delivery. Thank you!

A
Anonymous
Love this place!

I stumbled onto this site while searching for some books on growing and using herbs. The books arrived very quickly in perfect condition. I loved the personal touch in the packaging and the additional information card on Rosemary! The site has so much useful information on the different herbs and their usages, I will definitely be back to purchase all my herbal needs ☘

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Jeni
How Can I Be Prepared With Self-Sufficiency And Survival Foods?.

A very interesting book, read the whole thing in a couple of days... so much great information in this book, easy to read and I was a surprised as on opening the book I though it would be hard to sit and read, but it was great... SOOO much info for everyone now days and surprising me that it was written 2008 as it is so current for the whole world now.

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Amie
Herbs

Fantastic, fast and healthy plants

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Anonymous
How can I be prepared with Self Sufficiency and Survival Foods?

This is a seriously helpful book! Thank you :) Your foresight will help many.

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Jenni
Fantastic Resource

I am so happy that I purchased this book. It is a very educational resource with lots of useful information. And Herb Cottage made purchasing it a breeze.

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Anonymous
A great read.

I'm part way into this book. Even though it was written over 10 years ago it is still relevant to now. Easy to read and packed full of information. So much inspiration.

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