Hall, Sophia
Summary: There are a thousand reasons not to start your homestead garden, but none of them are good enough. You don't need a lot of land, you don't need a lot of money, and you certainly don't need a lot of time to become self-sufficient. Growing your own food can seem daunting with the never-ending flood of information online, so I made a streamlined, step-by-step guide to creating a serious homestead...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cool Springs Press 2001
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Summary: This book explains how almost everything we eat grows from just a small seed - from how a seed sprouts and how fruits grow from flowers by pollination, to how different plants produce vegetables, fruits, leaves, roots and grains. Age: 6+
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 581.4 BONCobb, Tanya Denckla
Summary: "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. 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"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Storey Publishing 2024
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 635 COBRinner, Ben
Summary: "The Self-Sufficient Backyard is a detailed resource for new backyard farmers. No matter where you live, what size your yard is, or how much gardening experience you have, this book will guide you through the steps of creating your own mini-farm. The pages within will show you where and how to start, lead you through the most common challenges, and teach you how to create the perfect homestead...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: With more than fifty recipes for garden-fresh superstar lunches, scrumptious snacks, tasty dinners, and sweet desserts, this cookbook gives you all the inspiration and guidance you need to cook homemade dishes with fresh fruits and veggies all year round.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Weldon Owen 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 741.5 AmeContents: Disc 1. Jump start your edible garden -- Planning for gardening success -- Building your garden foundation -- Starting plants from seeds -- Planting vegetables and herbs -- Low-maintenance garden tips -- disc 2. Small fruit cultivateion and care -- Growing fruit trees -- Eco-friendly pest management -- Food harvesting tips & tricks -- Composting and vermicomposting -- Extending the growing season.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635 HOWCall number: DVD 635 HOW
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chapters 1995
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635.048 CRASummary: "My First Book of Growing Food is a beautiful introduction for babies and toddlers to the benefits of growing food, helping them to develop a connection with the natural world. Like other titles in the earth-friendly series Terra Babies at Home, this book is made with FSC materials and nontoxic inks, and it is recyclable. Simple and quirky text pairs with charming art by Åsa Gilland (The...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Duo Press, LLC 2021
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rodale Press 1995
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Summary: A in-depth guide to growing healthy foods at home includes ideas on growing fruits and vegetables in everything from a green house to a window box, and also contains twenty recipes, utilizing fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Conran Octopus 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635 CONConran, Terence.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Soma Books 2000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635 CONLevy, Allyson
Summary: "The ideal, easy-to-use resource for growing healthy, resilient, low-maintenance trees, shrubs, vines and other fruiting plants from around the world - perfect for farmers, gardeners and landscapers at every scale. Illustrated with more than 200 colour photographs and covering 50 productive edible crops - from Arctic kiwi to jujebe, medlar to heartnut - this is the go-to guide for growers...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chelsea Green Publishing 2022
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK 1996
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Summary: Alphabetically arranged entries for a wide variety of vegetables, herbs, and fruit provide cultivation advice, information on pests and diseases, and facts on culinary use along with recipes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Firefly Books 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635 BIGPavord, Anna.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 1996
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635 PAVRiotte, Louise.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Storey Communications, Inc. 1993
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 635 Riotte 1993Warren, Piers.
Summary: The modern guide to storing and preserving your garden produce, enabling you to eat home-grown goodness all year round. The easy-to-use reference section provides storage and preservation techniques for the majority of plant produce commonly grown in gardens and allotments.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Green Books 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Food Pre WarrenBluestein, Barry.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Studio 1997
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 640 BLUHagy, Fred.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Overlook Press 2001
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Contents: Prepare for success -- Plant portraits. Almond ; Apple ; Apricot ; Avocado ; Banana ; Blackberry ; Blueberry ; Cherry ; Chestnut ; Currant and gooseberry ; Fig ; Grape ; Grapefruit ; Guava ; Hazelnut ; Kiwi ; Lemon ; Lime ; Loquat ; Mandarin ; Melon ; Mulberry ; Olive ; Orange ; Passionfruit ; Peach and nectarine ; Pear ; Pecan and walnut ; Persimmon ; Plum ; Pomegranate ; Raspberry ;...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Timber Press 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 634.04 DEAMusgrave, Toby.
Summary: Arranged by season, a pictorial guide to a variety of heirloom varieties of fruits and vegetables.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thames & Hudson 2012
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 635 MUSBurch, Monte.
Summary: A full-color year-round guide to growing fruits, vegetables, herbs, and even grains includes such specialized topics as fall and winter food growing, nutritional benefits, and gardening with limited space.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Skyhorse Pub. 2011