Synopsis Butter churning, beekeeping, beer brewing, raising chickens, starting an herb garden, and keeping your vegetable garden flourishing in all seasons--THE BACKYARD HOMESTEAD contains clear and simple advice on the hows, whys, and whens of these timeless country enterprises. Whether you want to start a year-round farm, or merely pickle and can fruits and vegetables for the winter, Carleen Madigan Perkins's wonderful compendium of indispensable advice has the information you need.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2009-02-18 | | Editor: | Carleen Madigan Perkins |
| Size | | Length: | 400 pages | | Height: | 9.0 in | | Width: | 7.0 in | | Thickness: | 1.2 in | | Weight: | 24.8 oz |
Industry Reviews "THE BACKYARD HOMESTEAD is a comprehensive and accessible guide to starting a vegetable garden, raising chickens and cows, canning food, making cheese, and a whole lot more." (05/10/2009)
"This fascinating, friendly book is brimming with ideas, illustrations and enthusiasm." (05/31/2009)
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