The Everything Backyard Farming Book: A Guide to Self-Sufficient Living Through Growing, Harvesting, Raising, and Preserving Your Own Food (Everything®)

Self-sufficiency doesn't have to mean getting off the grid entirely. That level of independence isn't practical for most people. But even if you aren't ready for complete self-sufficiency, a backyard farm can provide an abundance of inexpensive food. Whether you're a first-timer who wants to start growing vegetables or an experienced gardener looking to expand a small plot into a minifarm, __The Everything Backyard Farming Book__ has all you need, from growing fruits and vegetables to raising animals to preserving and storing food. With this common-sense guide, you will be able to take control of the food you eat - in an urban or suburban setting. Self-sufficiency doesn't have to mean getting off the grid entirely. That level of independence isn't practical for most people. A backyard farm can provide an abundance of inexpensive food as well as additional income which can bring you real independence. Whether you're a first-timer who wants to start growing vegetables or an experienced gardener looking to expand a small plot into a minifarm, The Everything Backyard Farming Book has all you need, from growing fruits and vegetables to raising animals to preserving and storing food. With this common-sense guide, you will be able to take control of the food you eat - in an urban or suburban setting. Backyard-farming basics How to become a backyard farmer Things you'll need and things you won't need Backyard farming obstacles Farming when you don't have a backyard Backyard farming on a small lot Backyard farming on a larger lot Compost Intensive planting Growing vegetables Berries and grapes The backyard orchard Poultry Small livestock Pests and pestilence Fencing Equipment Hand tools Expanding the growing season Food storage Truck farming: cash from your crops. Whether you're worried about the quality or the cost of the food you buy, you'll find that building a backyard farm can provide you with an abundance of food that is fresh, sustainable, and inexpensive. This common-sense guide give you all you need to take control of the food you eat.