{"product_id":"backyard-homesteading-allinone-for-dummies-9781119550754","title":"Backyard Homesteading AllinOne For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLive a more sustainable lifestyle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistorically referred to as a government program for revitalizing undesirable living areas, homesteading today has come to mean the pursuit of a self-sufficient lifestyle. Homesteading can include everything from keeping bees, growing vegetables, and composting to installing solar panels, creating a rain barrel, and canning your own food,plus much more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBackyard Homesteading All-in-One For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003ehas a little bit of everything for the homesteader in all of us. It walks you through the basics of creating your own sustainable homestead and offers expert tips and tricks for making it as easy and successful as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRaise chickens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeep bees\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompost\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCan and preserve\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book gives you everything you need to embark on your own homesteading adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook 1: Creating a Garden\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Planning Your Garden\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining Location and Size 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding On a Layout 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking Outside the Garden Bed 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Critters Out 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling Tools 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Deciding What to Grow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Veggie Varieties 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding How Much to Grow 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSucceeding with Vegetables 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanting Other Small-Scale Crops 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing Herbs for and in the Kitchen 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Preparing to Plant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRazing Your Garden Spot 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyzing and Improving Your Soil 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning Your Soil 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking Ahead at Watering Options 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFencing It In 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning for Pathways 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Planting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTiming Your Planting Wisely 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Seeds or Transplants 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding on Your Seeding Method and Decoding a Seed Packet 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting Seeds Indoors 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransplanting Indoor Seedlings and Starter Plants 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSowing Seeds Directly in Your Garden 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanting Guidelines 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Growing Your Garden\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing Your Inner Gardener to the Watering Basics 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigging Into Composting 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFertilizing Your Vegetable Garden 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Your Plants Cozy and Weed Free with Mulch 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveying Some Cool Farmer Techniques 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing When to Harvest 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Dealing with Weeds and Pests\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFighting Weed Wars 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Good Bugs Nearby 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBattling Bad Bugs 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore Methods of Attack 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Extending Your Season\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCovering Your Rows 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Cold Frames 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing with Greenhouses 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Your Feet Wet with Hydroponics, Aquaponics, and Aeroponics 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook 2: Preserving the Harvest \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Canning Basics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting Successful Canning 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGathering Your Canning Gear 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Safety First 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Water-Bath Canning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater-Bath Canning in a Nutshell 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGearing Up for Water-Bath Canning 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater-Bath Canning Step-by-Step 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting Your Processing Times at High Altitudes 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCanning Fresh Fruit (Yes, That Includes Tomatoes) 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFresh Fruit Canning Recipes 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJam, Chutney, Relish, and Salsa Recipes 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Pressure Canning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Fuss about Low-Acid Foods 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Pressure Canner 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePressure Canning Step-by-Step 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePressure Canning at Higher Altitudes 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCanning Vegetables 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVegetable Canning Recipes 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Pickling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 269\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerusing Pickling Ingredients 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrining Education 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Crunch to Your Food 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePickling Equipment and Utensils 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePickled Vegetable Recipes 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Freezing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 291\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on Freezing 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving Fruit the Freeze 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrozen Fruit Recipes 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlanching Perfect Vegetables 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrozen Vegetable Recipes 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFreezing Fresh Herbs 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Drying\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening the Door to Successful Food Drying 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Drying Method 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting the Life of Your Dried Food 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSnacking on the Run: Drying Fruit 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDried Fruit Recipes 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrying Vegetables for Snacks and Storage 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDried Vegetable Recipes 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDIYing the Drying of Herbs 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Root Cellaring and Storage \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e357\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Perfect Place for Cold Storage 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing Simple Storage Rules 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing Foods for Cold Storage 364\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook 3: Making Your Own\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 369\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Brewing Beer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 371\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up Shop to Brew 372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to Know Your Ingredients 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrewing Your First Batch 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Hydrometer Readings 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBottling Your Brew 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Fermenting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 389\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Familiar with Fermentation 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFermenting Essentials 390\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCleaning, Sanitizing, and Sterilizing 392\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFermenting Vegetables (including Sauerkraut and Kimchi) 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting Sourdough 401\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMooving On to Dairy 405\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaising a Glass to Fermented Beverages 416\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Baking Bread\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 425\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Yeast Breads 425\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMixing and Kneading Breads 428\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEncouraging Bread to Rise 430\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShaping and Baking the Loaves 431\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYeast Bread, Quick 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473\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusying Yourself with Bee Activity 474\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHolding Out for Honey 481\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHarvesting Your Honey 485\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwarming and Absconding 496\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying Doctor: Fighting Disease 498\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBattling Varroa Mites 502\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColony Collapse Disorder 506\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Introducing Backyard Chickens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 509\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking Through Chickenkeeping 510\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChicken Breeds 516\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyzing the Anatomy of a Coop 525\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Raising Your Chicken Flock\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 529\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeding Your Flock 529\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaising Baby Chicks 536\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePests and 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