02136cam a2200313 4500 1702237818 TxAuBib 20241106120000.0 120612s2012||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2012941776 9781615642144 1615642145 TxAuBib England, Angela. Backyard farming on an acre (more or less) / by Angela England. Indianapolis, IN : Alpha Books, 2012. xvii, 414 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. "A living free guide.". Includes bibliographical references (p. [393]-369) and index. pt. 1. Living large on a small scale -- The backyard farm adventure -- Finding land : what do you need? -- Building on land you already own -- pt. 2. Gardening on a backyard farm -- What and how much do you want to grow? -- Tools and skills for the backyard farmer -- Gardening smart from the start -- Get the most from your garden -- Vegetables for the backyard farm -- Kitchen herb gardens -- Fruits, berries, and more -- Heirloom plants and saving seeds -- pt. 3. Animals for a backyard farm -- Keeping chickens on a small scale -- Rabbits on a backyard farm -- Sheep and goats : backyard multitaskers -- Beekeeping in the backyard -- pt. 4. Enjoying the bounty -- A seasonal guide to managing your harvest -- Canning and freezing produce and meat -- Dehydrating and smoking -- Root cellars and basements -- Preserving garden herbs -- pt. 5. Crafting for the backyard farm -- Making butter, yogurt, and cheese -- Fibers : from sheep to sweater -- Home brewing cider and wine -- Goat's milk soap making -- Other ways to use your harvest. 20241106. Farms, Small. Farm life. Sustainable living. Sustainable agriculture. Vegetable gardening. http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1310/2012941776-b.html Contributor biographical information http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1310/2012941776-d.html Publisher description