This essential guide to growing a bountiful food garden includes detailed seed-starting, growing, and harvesting information for 62 vegetables, fruits, and herbs, a complete companion-planting guide, and organic pest-control handbook. The latest addition to Storey's bestselling Backyard Homestead series, The Backyard Homestead Guide to Growing Organic Food is a one-stop reference for all the key information food gardeners need to grow a healthy, bountiful garden. Author Tanya Denckla Cobb presents key information based on extensive research and years of experience, including when to start seeds for each type of crop (and at what temperature), how far apart to space seedlings, how to tell when a crop is ready to harvest, and notes on preservation. The book features a comprehensive companion planting guide and an in-depth review of the most effective organic pest control practices, including recipes for how to make your own pest deterrent sprays.

This comprehensive guide to homesteading provides all the information you need to grow and preserve a sustainable harvest of grains and vegetables; raise animals for meat, eggs, and dairy; and keep honey bees for your sweeter days. With easy-to-follow instructions on canning, drying, and pickling, you’ll enjoy your backyard bounty all winter long. Also available in this series: The Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner, The Backyard Homestead Book of Building Projects, The Backyard Homestead Guide to Raising Farm Animals, and The Backyard Homestead Book of Kitchen Know-How. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.

This exhaustively researched, clearly written, and profusely illustrated book is the essential volume on backyard chicken keeping Chickens are many things: a source of meat and eggs, amusing images in pop culture, lovable pets, and a source of comfort at the end of a hard day. Whether you’re considering joining the growing flock of backyard chicken keepers or simply inspired by leafing through images of gorgeous hens and roosters, this book is a must. A majority of the 150 most-populated US cities allow backyard chickens, and during the pandemic, the backyard chicken trend surged. Online searches for chick supplies are off the charts, with local hatcheries recording a 500 percent increase in demand, as people look to reduce environmental impact, improve food traceability, connect with nature, or simply relish the pure joy of chicken company. The Backyard Chicken Keeper’s Bible is the fourth title in this stunning and engaging series from Abrams and is the perfect homestead companion to The Beekeeper’s Bible. It is packed with everything you need to fully embrace a new chicken-keeping lifestyle. A sumptuous aesthetic is paired with practical tips on identifying backyard breeds and supporting good chicken health, ranging from basic brooding to common ailments. Learn what the best backyard breed is for you and the equipment needed to start your own home flock. Discover the soft cuddliness of a Bantam Silkie, the superb egg-sitting skills of a Plymouth Rock, the best method for constructing a chicken run, and how to keep your chickens happy and thriving—all in this beautiful, illustrated gift book.

Growing vegetables and raising livestock is only the beginning of a successful homestead — that fresh food goes to waste unless you can properly prepare, cook, and preserve it. Andrea Chesman shows you how to bridge the gap between field and table, covering everything from curing meats and making sausage to canning fruits and vegetables, milling flour, working with sourdough, baking no-knead breads, making braises and stews that can be adapted to different cuts of meat, rendering lard and tallow, pickling, making butter and cheese, making yogurt, blanching vegetables for the freezer, making jams and jellies, drying produce, and much more. You’ll learn all the techniques you need to get the most from homegrown foods, along with dozens of simple and delicious recipes, most of which can be adapted to use whatever you have available. Also available in this series: The Backyard Homestead, The Backyard Homestead Book of Building Projects, The Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner, and The Backyard Homestead Guide to Raising Farm Animals.

Are you ready to transform your lifestyle, embark on a journey of self-sufficiency, and cultivate your own sustenance right in your backyard? Is it time to transform your life, making your home a thriving source of nourishment? Embrace a self-sufficient life with "The Backyard Homestead Bible for Beginners"! In this essential guide to sustainable living, explore every facet of backyard homesteading, from the basics of mini-farming to the art of raising animals. This 10-book bundle includes a Seasonal Planner for perfecting the timing of your cultivation. Dive into topics like renewable energy, raising farm animals, beekeeping, preserving food, making cheeses and sausages, homestead recipes, and much more. Tailored for both modest backyards and expansive plots, this comprehensive manual empowers you to produce everything you need autonomously. Discover valuable tips to navigate your mini farm journey and avoid common pitfalls. The manual also emphasizes self-living, addressing food preservation methods, from canning to freezing, and guiding you on crafting your own cured meats and cheeses. But there's more! As you conclude this transformative journey, explore delightful recipes crafted with ingredients from your own garden, celebrating your self-sufficiency. For those eager to enhance their homesteading experience, find valuable advice on pantry essentials and organization. Inside this bundle of 10 books, you will find: THE BASICS OF SELF-SUFFICIENT LIVING AND MINI FARMING: Master the essentials and discover the best vegetables for your home garden. SEASONAL PLANNER: Unravel steps to prepare your backyard homestead for each season. RENEWABLE ENERGY: Explore the benefits and assemble a solar power system step by step. RAISING FARM ANIMALS: Learn the benefits, secrets, and best practices of raising chickens, goats, pigs, and more. BEEKEEPING: Discover all you need to know about raising bees, constructing beehives, producing honey, and essential tools for your apiary. PRESERVING FOOD: Two books dedicated to safe canning and preservation methods, featuring delightful recipes. HOW TO MAKE CHEESES AND SAUSAGES: Master the art of working with milk to craft artisanal cheeses and process meat for homemade sausages. Delight in delectable recipes for crafting cheeses and sausages right in your own kitchen. YOUR PANTRY: Unlock secrets for crafting pantry staples and receive a printable list for a well-organized kitchen. HOMESTEAD RECIPES: Explore a variety of recipes for every meal, featuring produce from your backyard homestead. AND MUCH MORE! The Backyard Homestead Bible for Beginners is more than a read-it's your ticket to a sustainable, fulfilling lifestyle. Transform your home into a thriving, self-sufficient haven with clear instructions spanning 10 comprehensive books. What are you waiting for? Get this fantastic guide and start your journey today!

Do you dream of living independently, free from modern conveniences, and fully connected to nature? Off the Grid: How to Live Comfortably and Sustainably in Nature is your comprehensive guide to making that dream a reality. Whether you want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, reduce your environmental footprint, or live more self-sufficiently, this book provides practical tips and creative solutions for living comfortably without relying on public utilities or modern conveniences. Learn how to generate your own power, grow your own food, source clean water, and design a home that maximizes comfort and efficiency.

With a background in the physical sciences, Dr. Eric Skousen has produced a stunning account of the creation of the earth from the findings of earth scientists and the teachings of the Lord’s prophets. At last, many unanswered questions about the earth’s creation can be resolved with confidence. For example, how long did it take? Where did it take place? What about evolution, fossils, dinosaurs and cave men? Well-supported answers are here. For those who have been challenged to explain the earth’s creation from an LDS viewpoint, this book will be helpful and enlightening. And for those who enjoy contemplating both the discoveries of science and the revelations of God, this book will be extremely stimulating and thought-provoking. Readers have commented: Dan from Canada: “This book has enlightened my mind and given me the wonderful opportunity to see the intermeshing between science and our religion.” Paul from Texas: “Well-supported viewpoint and thought-provoking reading.... I appreciate Brother Skousen’s heavy usage of scriptural references and quotes from trustworthy Church leaders.” Kristy from Utah: “Answered a lot of questions I had from my geology classes and gave me a deeper appreciation for this awesome planet we live on and the creator of it.” Kelly from California: “This book explained so much about issues that had previously confused or bothered me.” Jerome from Georgia: “Life altering, made me a better person.... If you really want to understand the ‘Big Picture’ then this book is a must read.” Dave from Washington: “One unexpected blessing received from reading this book was an enhanced Temple worship experience.” Ed from Iowa: “If you are LDS, this will open your eyes to things that are incredible and you will not look at the world we live in in the same way again.” Devon: “Scholarly material well presented for the layman.” This eBook includes the original index, illustrations, footnotes, table of contents and page numbering from the printed format.