THE COMPLETE GRANNY MILLER is a selected anthology and collection from 2006 to 2016 from the popular and recently reborn homesteading and small farm website GRANNY MILLER. Curated from almost 10 years of articles, tips, and personal considerations, this book is the updated and complete compilation of two books, A MIND TO HOMESTEAD and GARDEN FARMING, which are both out of print and unavailable. Republished with charming vintage line drawings, THE COMPLETE GRANNY MILLER is a treasure trove of valuable and practical information. Enjoyable and down-to-earth, this book serves as a helpful resource and guide for both new and experienced homesteaders and smallholders. GardeningHome canningCook stovesTreadle sewing machinesOil lamps, Dairy animalsFood storageAnimal welfareHerbs, Fruit tree graftingMoon Signs and FolkloreAsk Granny Questions Included is valuable livestock advice and hard-to-find information about Dexter and Kerry cattle. New homesteaders will especially appreciate the helpful garden planning table, which addresses the food and preservation needs of a family of four. Get ready to learn: How to make never-fail yogurt in a crock pot Why a canning jar will break in a canner How to determine when jelly is ready How to store fresh eggs with water glass How to preserve meat in a crock An easy way to plan for a year's worth of food Find out how to pick a calm cow from a large group Different types of fly control in pastured-raised cattle How to make your veterinarian's job a little easier How to euthanize livestock safely and quickly Discover why a ewe will reject her lamb & what to do Learn about heating your home with wood and coal How to choose a chamber pot When to pick pears 50 ways to forecast the weather The best time to set a fence post When to hatch out chicks The best time to make sauerkraut And much more Katherine Grossman's real-world experience and level-headed, no-nonsense writing style are both pragmatic and positively captivating. Don't go into the kitchen, garden, or barn without a copy of this book.
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