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The mini farming handbook / Brett L. Markham

Markham, Brett L., (author.).

Summary:

Explains the basics of "mini farming" and provides tips on such topics as vegetable gardening, fermenting, composting, food preservation, and raising chickens.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1629141976
  • ISBN: 9781629141978
  • Physical Description: 423 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
  • Publisher: New York, NY : Skyhorse Publishing, [2014]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Chapter 1 Raised Beds 11 -- Chapter 2 Soil Composition and Maintenance 31 -- Chapter 3 Time and Yield 53 -- Chapter 4 Pest and Disease Control 63 -- Chapter 5 Seed Starting 87 -- Chapter 6 Fruit Trees and Vines 105 -- Chapter 7 Raising Chickens for Eggs 127 -- Chapter 8 Raising Chickens for Meat 149 -- Chapter 9 Markham Farm Chicken Plucker 163 -- Chapter 10 Preserving the Harvest 173 -- Chapter 11 Planting Guides and Seeders 209 -- Chapter 12 Easy Trellising 219 -- Chapter 13 Overview of Winemaking 223 -- Chapter 14 Science of Wine 243 -- Chapter 15 Ingredients and Techniques 269 -- Chapter 16 Advanced Techniques in Winemaking 293 -- Chapter 17 Principles and Materials for Vinegar 305 -- Chapter 18 Vinegar Making Techniques 315 -- Chapter 19 Cheese: Ingredients and Equipment 327 -- Chapter 20 Practical Cheese Making Techniques 345 -- Chapter 21 Introduction to Composting 365 -- Chapter 22 Starting with the Soil 375.
Subject:
Farms, Small > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Organic farming > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Genre:
Handbooks and manuals.

Available copies

  • 6 of 6 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Iredell County Public Library.

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  • 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
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