The Backyard Homestead Paperback

The Backyard Homestead Paperback

On just a quarter-acre of land, you can produce fresh, organic food for a family of four year-round, optimising your homesteading efforts. This comprehensive guide to homesteading provides all the vital information you need to grow and preserve a sustainable harvest of grains and vegetables, satisfying the hunger for both organic and local produce. Learn how to raise animals for meat, eggs, and dairy to meet the increasing demand for farm-fresh goodness. Additionally, discover the art of beekeeping to ensure a steady supply of honey for your sweeter days, catering to the ever-growing interest in natural sweeteners. With easy-to-follow instructions on canning, drying, and pickling, you'll enjoy your backyard bounty all winter long.

• Author: Carleen Madigan
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 17.78 x 2.54 x 22.99cm
• Weight: 780g
• Publisher: Storey Publishing (Feb 11, 2009)
• Country of Publication: USA
• Length: 368 pages
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN10: 1603421386
• ISBN13: 978-1603421386