Bibliograph

Mini farming, self sufficiency on a 1/4 acre, Brett L. Markham

Type

Label

Mini farming, self sufficiency on a 1/4 acre, Brett L. Markham

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [211]) and indexes

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Mini farming

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

458582333

Responsibility statement

Brett L. Markham

Sub title

self sufficiency on a 1/4 acre

Table Of Contents

Overview of intensive agriculture -- How mini-farming works for you -- Raised beds -- Soil composition and maintenance -- Compost -- Plant nutrients in-depth -- Time and yield -- Watering and irrigation -- Crop proportions and sizing -- Pest and disease control -- Seed starting -- Selecting and saving seed -- Season extension -- Fruit trees and vines -- Raising chickens for eggs -- Raising chickens for meat -- The Markham farm chicken plucker -- Public domain thresher designs -- Preserving the harvest -- Selling your produce -- Putting it all together

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