In this comprehensive & practical guide to the countryside passionate & hugely knowledgeable countryman Alan Titchmarsh explores the heritage of rural Britain its landscapes & wildlife its traditions customs & crafts. He'll look at the beauty of chalk downland offer a checklist of British butterflies & where to find them & show how to make moth traps & wildlife ponds. He'll identify the best breeds of cattle for meat & milk explain how best to look after a pig & the secrets of a successful small holding. From keeping chickens to dressing a stick from dry-stone walling to creating a wild flower meadow the essence of country life & the best places to encounter it will be identified in this celebration of the British countryside & its delights skills & treasures. Lavishly illustrated beautifully produced & information packed The Complete Countryman will be an inspirational showcase for all that is best about rural Britain & will reconnect us with its wonderful wise ways.