The Mini Farming Bible: The Complete Guide to Self-Sufficiency on 1/4 Acre

981 Pages·2014·12.75 MB·English

by  Brett L. Markham

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Copyright © 2014 by Brett L. Markham
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Print ISBN: 978-1-62914-490-0
Ebook ISBN: 978-1-63220-047-1
Printed in China
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For my daughter, Hannah
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Contents
Introduction
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Part I: Basics of Mini Farming
Chapter 1: Overview of Intensive Agriculture
Chapter 2: How Mini-Farming Works for You
Chapter 3: Raised Beds
Chapter 4: Soil Composition and Maintenance
Chapter 5: Compost
Chapter 6: Plant Nutrients In-depth
Chapter 7: Time and Yield
Chapter 8: Watering and Irrigation
Chapter 9: Crop Proportions and Sizing
Chapter 10: Pest and Disease Control
Chapter 11: Seed Starting
Chapter 12: Selecting and Saving Seed
Chapter 13: Season Extension
Chapter 14: Fruit Trees and Vines
Chapter 15: Raising Chickens for Eggs
Chapter 16: Raising Chickens for Meat
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Chapter 17: The Markham Farm Chicken Plucker
Chapter 18: Public Domain Thresher Designs
Chapter 19: Preserving the Harvest
Chapter 20: Selling Your Produce
Chapter 21: Putting It All Together
Part II: Getting the Most out of Your Vegetables
Chapter 22: Soil and Fertility
Chapter 23: Asparagus
Chapter 24: Beans
Chapter 25: Beets and Chard
Chapter 26: Cabbage, Broccoli, and Cauliflower
Chapter 27: Carrots and Parsnips
Chapter 28: Corn
Chapter 29: Cucumbers
Chapter 30: Greens
Chapter 31: Herbs
Chapter 32: Melons
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Chapter 33: Onions
Chapter 34: Peas
Chapter 35: Peppers
Chapter 36: Potatoes
Chapter 37: Squash
Chapter 38: Tomatoes
Chapter 39: Turnips, Rutabagas, and Radishes
Part III: Tools and Techniques
Chapter 40: Planting Guides and Seeders
Chapter 41: Heated Water Platform
Chapter 42: Easy Trellising
Chapter 43: Weed Control Techniques
Part IV: Making Wine
Chapter 44: Overview of Winemaking
Chapter 45: The Science of Wine
Chapter 46: Ingredients and Techniques
Chapter 47: Advanced Techniques in Winemaking
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Part V: Greater Food Self-Sufficiency
Chapter 48: Principles and Materials for Vinegar
Chapter 49: Vinegar Making Techniques
Chapter 50: Making Cheese at Home
Chapter 51: Ten Further Secrets of Food Self-Sufficiency
Chapter 52: Permaculture with Perennial Vegetables
Index
Notes
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