Backyard Farming On an Acre (More or Less)
Subtitle: eat healthy, save money, and live sustainably in the space you have
Series: Living free guide
Publisher: Alpha Books, a member of Penguin Group (USA); ALPHA
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Indianapolis, IN
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
ISBN-13: 9781615642144
Copyright date: 2012
Notes: Subtitle from cover.
Table of contents: title: Part 1 : Living large on a small scale.; title: The backyard farm adventure; title: Finding land : what do you need?; title: Building on land you already own; title: Part 2 : Gardening on a backyard farm.; title: What and how much do you want to grow?; title: Tools and skills for the backyard farmer; title: Gardening smart from the start; title: Get the most from your garden; title: Vegetables for the backyard farm; title: Kitchen herb gardens; title: Fruits, berries, and more; title: Heirloom plants and saving seeds; title: Part 3 : Animals for a backyard farm.; title: Keeping chickens on a small scale; title: Rabbits on a backyard farm; title: Sheep and goats : backyard multitaskers; title: Beekeeping in the backyard; title: Part 4 : Enjoying the bounty.; title: A seasonal guide to managing your harvest; title: Canning and freezing produce and meat; title: Dehydrating and smoking; title: Root cellars and basements; title: Preserving garden herbs; title: Part 5 : Crafting from the backyard farm.; title: Making butter, yogurt, and cheese; title: Fibers : from sheep to sweater; title: Home brewing cider and wine; title: Goat's milk soap making; title: Other ways to use your harvest; title: Appendixes.; title: Simple plans for the backyard farm; title: Gardening journal pages; title: Resources