Our Frugal Summer in Charente: An Expat's Kitchen Garden Journal

Sarah Jane Butfield shares her experience of adapting to rural life in France with limited funds, turning a neglected garden into a thriving kitchen garden filled with chickens, ducks, and fresh produce. Through her resourcefulness, she combines frugal living with traditional French gardening practices, demonstrating how to create healthy, cost-effective meals. The book includes 31 recipes and a month-by-month account of transforming their garden and embracing a simple, sustainable lifestyle.