"Sections of this book were previously published in Mini farming, Maximizing your mini farm, The mini farming guide to fermenting, and The mini farming guide to composting."--Title page verso
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index
CONTENTS NOTE
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Introduction -- Raised beds -- Soil composition and maintenance -- Time and yield -- Pest and disease control -- Seed starting -- Fruit trees and vines -- Raising chickens for eggs -- Raising chickens for meat -- The Markham Farm chicken plucker -- Preserving the harvest -- Planting guides and seeders -- Easy trellising -- Overview of winemaking -- The science of wine -- Ingredients and techniques -- Advanced techniques in winemaking -- Principles and materials for vinegar -- Vinegar making techniques -- Cheese: ingredients and equipment -- Practical cheese making techniques -- Introduction to composting -- Starting with the soil
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Explains the basics of "mini farming" and provides tips on such topics as vegetable gardening, fermenting, composting, food preservation, and raising chickens