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The Mini Farming Handbook

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The Mini Farming Handbook by Brett L. Markham is a practical guide for those interested in sustainable gardening on a small scale. It covers essential techniques for maximizing yield in limited spaces, encompassing aspects of soil health, crop rotation, and organic practices. This book offers step-by-step instructions and insights for both beginners and experienced gardeners looking to produce their own food efficiently.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in sustainable living and self-sufficiency. It's perfect for those looking to transform a small plot of land into a productive farm, offering practical advice and detailed techniques to cultivate a variety of produce efficiently. Whether you're a novice or experienced gardener, you'll find valuable insights into soil management, crop cycles, and even small livestock care.

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Bestselling author Brett Markham's new handbook gives us the mini farming basics along with in-depth tips on vegetable gardening, fermenting, composting, and self-sufficiency in a handy new format and design.

A new and carefully curated selection of the best the Mini Farming Guides have to offer!

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Bestselling author Brett Markham's new handbook provides the mini farming basics along with in-depth tips on vegetable gardening, fermenting, composting, and self-sufficiency in a handy new format and design.

Includes:

  • Soil management and making your own fertiliser
  • Crop rotation and cover cropping
  • Composting
  • Seed starting and timing/planning
  • Raised beds and pest management
  • PVC trellising and planting spacers
  • Raising chickens, making your own chicken plucker, and butchering
  • Growing fruit trees and vines
  • Food preservation (canning and freezing)
  • Fermenting wine, vinegar, and cheese

With the full-colour photographs that made the original Mini Farming so popular, and step-by-step drawings, projects, graphs, and tables, you'll have everything you need for your new or established mini farm at your fingertips.

Dive in and learn how to begin and cultivate your own mini farm on less than a quarter acre.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781629141978

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 May 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Skyhorse Publishing

Illustration: Color photos throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 626g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Brett L. Markham is an engineer, third generation farmer and polymath. Using the methods explained in his bestselling series Mini Farming, he runs a profitbale, certified naturally grown mini farm on less than half and acre. Brett works full time as an engineer for broadband ISP and farms in his spare time.

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