The Mini Farming Bible

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 : Brett L. Markham
Publisher : Skyhorse
ISBN 13 : 9781629144900
Total Pages : 560 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mini Farming Bible written by Brett L. Markham and published by Skyhorse. 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Brett L. Markham
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1620879689
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mini Farming Guide to Composting written by Brett L. Markham and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maximize your vegetable output! Increase your self-sufficiency! And be kind to the ecosystem! Brett L Markham, author of Mimi Farming: Self Suffering on 1/4 Acre, is here to help you get started in his new handbook that covers everything you need to know about composting. Whether it's your mini farm or flower garden that need nourishment, Markham explains how to compost just about anything you can grow - and reminds us that developing your own composting practices not only can be fun but also saves money and encourages self-sufficiency. Learn to make a backyard compost structure with Brett's easy-to-follow directions and learn the science behind how your food scraps become food for plants. In the Mini Farming Guide to Composting you'll find easy instructions that make composting simple.

Author : Gooseberry Patch
Publisher : Leisure Arts
ISBN 13 : 1601409818
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gooseberry Patch - Farmhouse Crochet written by Gooseberry Patch and published by Leisure Arts. This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crochet is such a relaxing way to add handmade beauty to a home! With this wonderful collection of designs, you can refresh the kitchen with potholders, an apron or a dishcloth. The hall or entryway will look so inviting with a farmstyle oval rug. There are also a variety of afghans and pillows; why not make one for every room in the house? When it's time to run errands, don't forget your button-embellished market bag. It's just the right size to carry a few groceries or other necessities. Any of these crocheted items will add a little more fun to your home or that of a friend! Enjoy every stitch! Gooseberry Patch: Farmhouse Crochet (Leisure Arts #4777)

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 : Anna Hess
Publisher : Wetknee Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Weekend Homesteader: April written by Anna Hess and published by Wetknee Books. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twelve months to self-sufficiency! This fully updated second edition of the popular Weekend Homesteader series includes exciting, short projects that you can use to dip your toes into the vast ocean of homesteading without getting overwhelmed. If you need to fit homesteading into a few hours each weekend and would like to have fun while doing it, these projects will be right up your alley, whether you live on a forty-acre farm, a postage-stamp lawn in suburbia, or a high rise. The April volume includes the following projects: * Find room to homestead * Survey your site * Plan your summer garden * Start a no-till garden with a kill mulch The second edition has been revised and expanded to match the paperback, with extra photos and feedback from weekend homesteaders just like you, plus permaculture-related avenues for the more advanced homesteader to explore.