Backyard farming on an acre (more or less)
| Main Author: | England, Angela. |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Indianapolis, IN :
Alpha Books,
c2012.
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Table of Contents:
- pt. 1. Living large on a small scale
- The backyard farm adventure
- Finding land : what do you need?
- Building on land you already own
- pt. 2. Gardening on a backyard farm
- What and how much do you want to grow?
- Tools and skills for the backyard farmer
- Gardening smart from the start
- Get the most from your garden
- Vegetables for the backyard farm
- Kitchen herb gardens
- Fruits, berries, and more
- Heirloom plants and saving seeds
- pt. 3. Animals for a backyard farm
- Keeping chickens on a small scale
- Rabbits on a backyard farm
- Sheep and goats : backyard multitaskers
- Beekeeping in the backyard
- pt. 4. Enjoying the bounty
- A seasonal guide to managing your harvest
- Canning and freezing produce and meat
- Dehydrating and smoking
- Root cellars and basements
- Preserving garden herbs
- pt. 5. Crafting for the backyard farm
- Making butter, yogurt, and cheese
- Fibers : from sheep to sweater
- Home brewing cider and wine
- Goat's milk soap making
- Other ways to use your harvest.