The Mini Farming Handbook

Author : Brett L. Markham
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1629142875
Total Pages : 333 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mini Farming Handbook written by Brett L. Markham and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-05-06 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author Brett Markham’s new handbook gives us the mini farming basics along with in-depth tips on vegetable gardening, fermenting, composting, and self-sufficiency in a handy new format and design. Includes: • Soil management and making your own fertilizer • Crop rotation and cover cropping • Composting • Seed starting and timing/planning • Raised beds and pest management • Pvc trellising and planting spacers • Raising chickens, making your own chicken plucker, and butchering • Growing fruit/nut trees and vines • Food preservation (canning and freezing) • Fermenting wine, vinegar and cheese With the full color photographs that made the original Mini Farming so popular, and step by step drawings, projects, graphs, and tables, you’ll have everything you need for your new or established mini farm at your fingertips. So dive in a learn how to begin and cultivate your own mini farm on less than a quarter acre.

Author : Brett L. Markham
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1602399840
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mini Farming written by Brett L. Markham and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2010-04 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mini Farming describes a holistic approach to small-area farmingthat will show you how to produce 85 percent of an average family's food on just a quarter acre—and earn $10,000 in cash annuallywhile spending less than half the time that an ordinary job wouldrequire. Even if you have never been a farmer or a gardener, this book covers everything you need to know to get started: buying and savingseeds, starting seedlings, establishing raised beds, soil fertilitypractices, composting, dealing with pest and disease problems,crop rotation, farm planning, and much more. Because self-suf?ciency is the objective, subjects such as raising backyard chickensand home canning are also covered along with numerous methodsfor keeping costs down and production high. Materials, tools, andtechniques are detailed with photographs, tables, diagrams, andillustrations.

Author : Brett L. Markham
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1620873788
Total Pages : 341 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mini Farming Guide to Vegetable Gardening written by Brett L. Markham and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-05-22 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make the most of your vegetable garden with Brett Markham, author Mini Farming: Self-Sufficiency on ¼ Acre. This comprehensive new handbook covers everything you need to know about maximizing and harvesting the best vegetables you can possibly produce. With each chapter addressing a different vegetable, you’ll learn tips and tricks about varietal selection, nutritional merits, how to begin, special hints for growing, and how to deal with particular pests and diseases, plus one or two creative recipes to get you started. With over 150 of Markham’s own photographs guiding you every step of the way, you’ll find this an honest, straightforward guide and a must-have for any vegetable mini-farmer.

Author : Brett L. Markham
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1616086130
Total Pages : 237 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mini Farming Guide to Fermenting written by Brett L. Markham and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains fermenting recipes and teaches the principles and chemistry behind fermentation so that readers can create their own recipes.

Author : Brett L. Markham
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1616088583
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mini Farming Guide to Composting written by Brett L. Markham and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2013-03-06 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compostinghas never been easier—learn how to incorporate Brett Markham's amazingcomposting techniques to maximize your vegetable output, increase yourself-sufficiency, and be kind to the ecosystem. BrettMarkham, author Mini Farming: Self-Sufficiencyon ¼ Acre, is here to help you get started in his new handbook that coverseverything you need to know about composting. Whether it's your mini farm orflower garden that needs nourishment, Markham explains how to compost justabout anything you can grow—and reminds us that developing your own compostingpractices can not only be fun but saves money and encourages self-sufficiency.Learn to make a backyard compost structure with Brett's easy-to-followdirections and learn the science behind how your food scraps become food forplants. In The Mini Farming Guide to Compostingyou'll find instructions that make composting simple, with checklists, extensivetables, measurements, photographs taken by the author, and diagrams. Topicsinclude: TheImportance of Soil Microbiology TheNutrient CycleCompostand Sustainable Nutrient Cycles Sustainabilityand a Positive Bottom Line Theory:The Science of Compost Practice:The Technique of Compost OtherSustainability Practices: Biochar and More IndoorComposting: Vermicomposting Limitsof Composting, Appropriate Amendments EasyComposting Bins You Can Make

Author : Brett L. Markham
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1620872978
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Maximizing Your Mini Farm written by Brett L. Markham and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-03-21 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mini farming describes a holistic approach to small-area farming that will show you how to produce 85 percent of an average family’s food on just a quarter acre—and earn $10,000 in cash annually while spending less than half the time that an ordinary job would require. Now expanding exponentially on his bestselling Mini Farming: Self-Sufficiency on ¼ Acre, Brett Markham gives you tips, tricks, and planning advice on how to make the most of your mini farm. New topics include: -Soil and Fertility yy Tools and Techniques -Planting Guides and Seeders -Easy Trellising -Weed Control Techniques -Greater Food Self-Sufficiency -Making Your Own Country Wines -Making Your Own Vinegars -Making Cheese at Home -Cooking for Self-Sufficiency Keep your costs down and production high with this complete guide to maximizing your mini farm—whether it’s a rooftop urban garden, a suburban backyard, or a more substantial plot of land. Materials, tools, and techniques are detailed with tables, diagrams, and 200 color illustrations and author photographs.

Author : Maurice G. Kains
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486316882
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Five Acres and Independence written by Maurice G. Kains and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-06-17 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic of the back-to-the-land movement is packed with solid, timeless information. Written by a renowned horticulturist, it has taught generations how to make their land self-sufficient. 95 figures.

Author : Brett L. Markham
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1632200473
Total Pages : 560 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mini Farming Bible written by Brett L. Markham and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Brett Markham published a small black and white handbook about how to run a successful mini farm—he never dreamed how popular the book would soon become. In 2010 Skyhorse Publishing Inc. published Brett’s book in full color with over a hundred of the author’s own photographs—and Mini Farming became an instant bestseller spawning four additional Mini Farming books on everything from fermenting to composting. Now for the first time all 5 Mini Farming titles are collected together in one massive volume: Mini Farming Maximizing Your Mini Farm Mini Farming Guide to Composting Mini Farming Guide to Vegetable Gardening Mini Farming Guide to Fermenting Learn how to make your own compost, save seeds, start a compost pile, ferment your own wine, get the most out of your vegetable garden—and more! And all on just ¼ acre or less. Learn why tens of thousands of readers across North America have chosen Mini Farming for all their self sufficiency needs. This is the must have guide for any farmer—whether they’re beginners or experienced mini farmers looking for new ideas.

Author : Melissa Gwyn Nelson
Publisher : Atlantic Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1601383754
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Guide to Small-scale Farming written by Melissa Gwyn Nelson and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Starting a small scale farm is the dream of Americans young and old, from those who watched the majesty of the great western farm in films during their youth to those who spent their childhood actually working on a farm. However, for many of these individuals it is a matter of logistics and cost that keeps them from realizing their dreams. Raising beef cattle, ducks, rabbits, and any other small animals such as sheep, goats, or chickens takes not only a decent amount of money to get started, but know how that doesn't come in textbooks while in school. This book was written with the intent of providing anyone who has ever wanted to start their own small scale farm the necessary resources and information needed to start raising small animals and cattle. You will learn everything you need to know to raise a wide variety of small animals. You will learn how to care for chickens, from choosing the right breed to raising them for egg production. You will learn how to handle geese and ducks, choosing the correct breeds, feeding, housing, breeding, and selecting the right ones for egg production. You will also learn about egg incubation, maintaining poultry health, and how raise them for meat. Other animals you will learn how to care for include rabbits, goats, sheep, dairy cows, and beef cattle. Small farmers and animal experts have been interviewed in detail and their responses added to this book to provide additional insight into every aspect of raising farm animals. This includes details about how to purchase, house, feed, breed, record, and butcher animals of all types as well as how to gather milk, use goats and cows for maintaining your fields, and even keeping records of births and selling babies. Everything you might need to know about raising small animals for your farm is included in this guide to provide you the first steps to raising domesticated poultry and livestock. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company presidentâe(tm)s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.

Author : Peter Bane
Publisher : New Society Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0865716668
Total Pages : 499 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Permaculture Handbook written by Peter Bane and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2012-06-26 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A step-by-step guide to creating resilient and prosperous households introduces permaculture as a practical way to live well with less money, convert waste into wealth, and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.