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The Good Life

By Gillian Swinton
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The Good Life by Gillian Swinton chronicles her journey to live self-sufficiently, embracing life off the land and adapting to the seasons. Together with her partner Hamish, their two dogs, a cat, a few sheep, some bees, and a lot of chooks, they are building a... Read More
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Living self-sufficiently on a Central Otago homestead

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The Good Life by Gillian Swinton chronicles her journey to live self-sufficiently, embracing life off the land and adapting to the seasons. Together with her partner Hamish, their two dogs, a cat, a few sheep, some bees, and a lot of chooks, they are building a community and learning not to take it all too seriously.

On their 2.7-hectare property in the heartland of Central Otago, Gillian and Hamish lead a lifestyle reminiscent of a time when life was simpler. In this beautifully illustrated guide, Gillian shares the tips and tricks she has learned about becoming a modern-day homesteader. Whether you're taking care of livestock on a lifestyle block or tending to an inner-city garden or planter box, you will find valuable insights here.

This guide includes more than 25 recipes for pickling, preserving, and creating delicious meals, helping you make the most out of your kitchen, garden, and paddock.

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ISBN: 9781991006769

Publisher: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 April 2025

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: A&U New Zealand

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 200.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 1036g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Hailing from Edinburgh, Scotland, Gillian Swinton has called New Zealand home for the past 15 years. Initially only meaning to pop over on her OE, she went as far away from home as you could go without coming back again, after falling in love with the Kiwi life - and a good Southland farmer.


Ski lift operator, snowmaker, DOC Ranger, farmer, station cook, vet tech, relief milker and calf rearer... she's a bit of a 'Gill of All Trades'. Gillian and her partner Hamish now live on their lifestyle block in Central Otago, trying to live as self sufficiently as possible and remembering to try and have some fun along the way. Animals, food preserving, beekeeping, gardening, trapping - they love it all.

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