Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisThis award-winning book addresses the needs of people who want to take control of the food they eat and the products they use--even if they live in an urban or suburban house on a typical-size lot. It shows homeowners how to turn their yard into a sustainable and self-sufficient "homestead" for raising livestock and providing homegrown food including fruits, vegetables, honey, eggs, milk, and meat. Backyard Homesteading also provides practical instructions for preserving food, making beer and wine, making soap, and more. Well illustrated with new photographs and illustrations, this revised 2nd edition provides important new information on attracting pollinators, and an expanded section on raising chickens., This award-winning book shows how to turn any backyard--no matter how small it may be--into a sustainable and self-sufficient "homestead" for raising livestock and providing homegrown food including fruits, vegetables, honey, eggs, milk, and meat., If you're ready to embark on the adventure of producing your own food, this handy reference book will show you how! Backyard Homesteading is full of everything you need to know to take control of the food you eat-even if you live in an urban or suburban house on a typical-size lot. It shows how to turn any yard into a productive homestead for raising livestock and homegrown food like fruits, vegetables, herbs, berries, nuts, honey, eggs, milk, meat, and more. This comprehensive new edition also includes practical advice on dealing with garden pests, helping chickens through rough winters, preserving found, drying herbs, and making your own soap. Book jacket.