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  • Published: 15 October 2015
  • ISBN: 9781578265985
  • Imprint: Hatherleigh Press
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 160
  • RRP: $16.99

Backyard Farming

Growing Herbs for Food and Medicine




Backyard Farming: Homesteading includes everything a beginner needs to know when looking to turn their home into a homestead. Covering every topic, from deciding if and when homesteading is right for you, to finding and establishing your perfect property, as well as which produce and livestock combinations are easiest to start with, Backyard Farming: Homesteading takes the anxiety and guesswork out of starting your homesteading lifestyle. Including time-tested tips and tricks used by expert farmers, this invaluable resource is a must-have for anyone looking to join the growing movement and become a backyard farmer!

Any home can be a sustainable homestead—whether you’re in the country, city, or suburbs!
 
Everything you need to know about backyard homesteading—from planning and development to growing, preserving, and preparing your own food.

Successfully turn your rural property, suburban home, or urban dwelling into a productive food oasis! Whether you have 100 acres of open land or an apartment terrace, Backyard Farming: Homesteading takes the guesswork out of backyard farming and offers a comprehensive primer for anyone looking to grow their own food.

With detailed instructions and informative photographs, Kim Pezza walks you step by step through the process of planning and implementing your sustainable lifestyle. You will learn:

• What to look for when considering properties for backyard farming
• How to develop your property into a homestead, regardless of size and space
• Which varieties of produce and livestock are easiest for beginners
• The differences between living off-grid and urban and rural homesteading
• How to run a homestead that’s functional—and makes money
• Delicious recipes using produce from your own farm
• And many more tips to help you achieve success!

More than ever, people everywhere are returning to the farming lifestyle. Backyard Farming: Homesteading is your first big step to joining the growing movement of homemakers looking for a healthier, happier way of life—and it starts right in your own backyard.

  • Published: 15 October 2015
  • ISBN: 9781578265985
  • Imprint: Hatherleigh Press
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 160
  • RRP: $16.99