Description
| Product ID: | 9781493026012 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | US |
| Title: | Welcome to the Farm |
| Subtitle: | How-to Wisdom from The Elliott Homestead |
| Authors: | Author: Shaye Elliott |
| Page Count: | 336 |
| Subjects: | Animal husbandry, Animal husbandry, Smallholdings, Gardening: fruit and vegetable, Smallholdings, Gardening: growing fruit & vegetables |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating A guide to the backyard lifestyle for the millennial generationThe homesteading movement is continuing to grow, as more people are stepping up to have a hand in where their food comes from. Whether you want to dabble or immerse yourself completely in the do-it-yourself, back-to-basics lifestyle, The Backyard Life is a comprehensive, fully illustrated guide to growing the very best food right in your own backyard. Shaye Elliott takes readers on a journey that teaches them how to harvest baskets full of organic produce, milk a dairy cow (and make butter), plant a homestead orchard, can jams and jellies, and even raise chickens and bees. In her engaging style, Shaye guides readers through the stages of utilizing whatever amount of space they have available for healthy and delicious food that their families will enjoy. A guide to the backyard lifestyle for the millennial generationThe homesteading movement is continuing to grow, as more people are stepping up to have a hand in where their food comes from. Whether you want to dabble or immerse yourself completely in the do-it-yourself, back-to-basics lifestyle, The Backyard Life is a comprehensive, fully illustrated guide to growing the very best food right in your own backyard. Shaye Elliott takes readers on a journey that teaches them how to harvest baskets full of organic produce, milk a dairy cow (and make butter), plant a homestead orchard, can jams and jellies, and even raise chickens and bees. From her experience running the family farm, Shaye provides all the information you need to know about:·The benefits of a home garden·The basics of seed starting·Building your own greenhouse·What belongs in the winter garden·Canning, freezing, and dehydrating techniques and recipes·The pros and cons of caged vs. free-change chickens·Keeping a dairy cow and what to do with all the milk·Raising animals for meat·Making your own cider and wine·And so much more!The Backyard Life is aimed to serve homesteaders and urban-farmers alike, guiding them through the beginning stages of small-area farming and utilizing whatever amount of space they have available for optimal and delicious food production. |
| Imprint Name: | The Lyons Press |
| Publisher Name: | Rowman & Littlefield |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2017-06-01 |
