This comprehensive guide to homesteading provides all the information you need to grow and preserve a sustainable harvest of grains and vegetables with easy-to-follow instructions on canning, drying, and pickling, you'll enjoy your backyard bounty all winter long. In this handbook, i prove handful information that anyone can develop a "green thumb," as they show readers how to build a garden from the ground up, explain general garden basics, discuss the best types of crops to try, and much more, including: * Garden size and design for any setting (no matter how small ), including container gardens* Soil types, and watering and irrigation* Plant life and profiles of recommended vegetables, herbs, edible flowers, and berries* Garden tools and time-saving rules* Crop planning, tips on what to do with the harvest, and a garden calendar to keep your garden growing year-round
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