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Urban Farming and Homesteading

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Learn how to farm in town with these excellent library resources.

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Canning for A New Generation

Canning for A New Generation

Bold, Fresh Flavors for the Modern Pantry

by Krissoff, Liana

Book - 2016

With 250 tried and tested recipes, this book is a must-own, essential reference guide for casual canners, modern home preservers, and traditional food preservationists. With 250 tried and tested recipes, this book is a must-own, essential reference guide for casual canners, modern home preservers, and traditional food preservationists. Show less

With 250 tried and tested recipes, this book is a must-own, essential reference guide for casual canners, modern home preservers, and traditional food preservationists. With 250 tried and tested recipes, this book is a must-own, essential reference guide for casual canners, modern home preservers, and traditional food preservationists. Show less

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Compost City

Compost City

Practical Composting Know-how for Small-space Living

by Louie, Rebecca

Book - 2015

You may think you need a big yard to compost. Think again. Compost City teaches you how to easily choose and care for a compost system that fits perfectly into your (tiny) space, (busy) schedule, and (multifaceted) lifestyle. You may think you need a big yard to compost. Think again. Compost City teaches you how to easily choose and care for a compost system that fits perfectly into your (tiny) space, (busy) schedule, and (multifaceted) lifestyle. Show less

You may think you need a big yard to compost. Think again. Compost City teaches you how to easily choose and care for a compost system that fits perfectly into your (tiny) space, (busy) schedule, and (multifaceted) lifestyle. You may think you need a big yard to compost. Think again. Compost City teaches you how to easily choose and care for a compost system that fits perfectly into your (tiny) space, (busy) schedule, and (multifaceted) lifestyle. Show less

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Fermented Vegetables

Fermented Vegetables

Creative Recipes for Fermenting 64 Vegetables & Herbs in Krauts, Kimchis, Brined Pickles, Chutneys, Relishes & Pastes

by Shockey, Kirsten

Book - 2014

A classic preserving method, the fermentation process yields nutrient-dense live foods packed with vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and probiotic goodness. Th...Show more A classic preserving method, the fermentation process yields nutrient-dense live foods packed with vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and probiotic goodness. The Shockeys show you the techniques, and then help you explore how to apply these simple skills to fresh vegetables, herbs, and even a few fruits. Show less

A classic preserving method, the fermentation process yields nutrient-dense live foods packed with vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and probiotic goodness. Th...Show more A classic preserving method, the fermentation process yields nutrient-dense live foods packed with vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and probiotic goodness. The Shockeys show you the techniques, and then help you explore how to apply these simple skills to fresh vegetables, herbs, and even a few fruits. Show less

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Homegrown & Handmade

Homegrown & Handmade

A Practical Guide to More Self-reliant Living

by Niemann, Deborah

Book - 2017

A easy and surprisingly practical guide to thriving while being more self-reliant. A easy and surprisingly practical guide to thriving while being more self-reliant. Show less

A easy and surprisingly practical guide to thriving while being more self-reliant. A easy and surprisingly practical guide to thriving while being more self-reliant. Show less

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Jay Shafer's DIY Book of Backyard Sheds & Tiny Houses

Jay Shafer's DIY Book of Backyard Sheds & Tiny Houses

Build your Own Guest Cottage, Writing Studio, Home Office, Craft Workshop, or Personal Retreat

by Shafer, Jay

Book - 2013

Designed for anyone interested in the tiny-dwelling movement! Designed for anyone interested in the tiny-dwelling movement! Show less

Designed for anyone interested in the tiny-dwelling movement! Designed for anyone interested in the tiny-dwelling movement! Show less

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Keeping Bees in Towns & Cities

Keeping Bees in Towns & Cities

by Dixon, Luke

Book - 2012

Presents a guide to urban bee farming, including instructions on how to select the perfect hive, care for a colony, harvest honey, and maintain a safe colony for neighbors. Presents a guide to urban bee farming, including instructions on how to select the perfect hive, care for a colony, harvest honey, and maintain a safe colony for neighbors. Show less

Presents a guide to urban bee farming, including instructions on how to select the perfect hive, care for a colony, harvest honey, and maintain a safe colony for neighbors. Presents a guide to urban bee farming, including instructions on how to select the perfect hive, care for a colony, harvest honey, and maintain a safe colony for neighbors. Show less

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The Modern Homesteader's Guide to Keeping Geese

The Modern Homesteader's Guide to Keeping Geese

by Lie-Nielsen, Kirsten

Book - 2017

Geese are a versatile and indispensable animals to have on small farms and homesteads and this book will guide you how to raise and maintain your own flock. Geese are a versatile and indispensable animals to have on small farms and homesteads and this book will guide you how to raise and maintain your own flock. Show less

Geese are a versatile and indispensable animals to have on small farms and homesteads and this book will guide you how to raise and maintain your own flock. Geese are a versatile and indispensable animals to have on small farms and homesteads and this book will guide you how to raise and maintain your own flock. Show less

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Modern Pioneering

Modern Pioneering

More Than 150 Recipes, Projects, and Skills for A Self-sufficient Life

by Pellegrini, Georgia

Book - 2014

A cookbook, backyard gardening and homesteading guide for women who want to grow food efficiently, cook seasonal recipes, or even try foraging, camping, and living off the land. A cookbook, backyard gardening and homesteading guide for women who want to grow food efficiently, cook seasonal recipes, or even try foraging, camping, and living off the land. Show less

A cookbook, backyard gardening and homesteading guide for women who want to grow food efficiently, cook seasonal recipes, or even try foraging, camping, and living off the land. A cookbook, backyard gardening and homesteading guide for women who want to grow food efficiently, cook seasonal recipes, or even try foraging, camping, and living off the land. Show less

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The Nourishing Homestead

The Nourishing Homestead

One Back-to-the Land Family's Plan for Cultivating Soil, Skills, and Spirit

by Hewitt, Ben

Book - 2015

Growing and maintaining your own food is a complex and satisfying process that the Hewitt family knows very well. This book offers instruction and insight into creating your own family homestead while staying in touch with the earth around you. Growing and maintaining your own food is a complex and satisfying process that the Hewitt family knows very well. This book offers instruction and insight into creating your own family homestead while staying in touch with the earth around you. Show less

Growing and maintaining your own food is a complex and satisfying process that the Hewitt family knows very well. This book offers instruction and insight into creating your own family homestead while staying in touch with the earth around you. Growing and maintaining your own food is a complex and satisfying process that the Hewitt family knows very well. This book offers instruction and insight into creating your own family homestead while staying in touch with the earth around you. Show less

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Seed Libraries

Seed Libraries

And Other Means of Keeping Seeds in the Hands of the People

by Conner, Cindy

Book - 2015

Whoever controls the seeds controls the food supply. By empowering communities to preserve and protect the genetic diversity of their harvest Seed Librari...Show more Whoever controls the seeds controls the food supply. By empowering communities to preserve and protect the genetic diversity of their harvest Seed Libraries is the first step towards reclaiming our self-reliance while enhancing food security and ensuring that the future of food is healthy, vibrant, tasty and nutritious. Show less

Whoever controls the seeds controls the food supply. By empowering communities to preserve and protect the genetic diversity of their harvest Seed Librari...Show more Whoever controls the seeds controls the food supply. By empowering communities to preserve and protect the genetic diversity of their harvest Seed Libraries is the first step towards reclaiming our self-reliance while enhancing food security and ensuring that the future of food is healthy, vibrant, tasty and nutritious. Show less

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Step-by-step Projects for Self-sufficiency

Step-by-step Projects for Self-sufficiency

[grow Edibles, Raise Animals, Live Off the Grid, Do It Yourself]

Book - 2017

Get ready to be self-sufficient. Whether tackling the garden, raising animals, learning more about alternative energy, or bettering your storage and preservation. Get ready to be self-sufficient. Whether tackling the garden, raising animals, learning more about alternative energy, or bettering your storage and preservation. Show less

Get ready to be self-sufficient. Whether tackling the garden, raising animals, learning more about alternative energy, or bettering your storage and preservation. Get ready to be self-sufficient. Whether tackling the garden, raising animals, learning more about alternative energy, or bettering your storage and preservation. Show less

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The Ultimate Guide to Urban Farming

The Ultimate Guide to Urban Farming

Sustainable Living in your Home, Community, and Business

by Faires, Nicole

Book - 2016

This is a great book for those who live in the city, but want to grow their own food and support their community. This is a great book for those who live in the city, but want to grow their own food and support their community. Show less

This is a great book for those who live in the city, but want to grow their own food and support their community. This is a great book for those who live in the city, but want to grow their own food and support their community. Show less

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Urban Homesteading

Urban Homesteading

Heirloom Skills for Sustainable Living

by Kaplan, Rachel

Book - 2011

Urban Homesteading is the perfect "back-to-the-land" guide for urbanites who want to reduce their impact on the environment. Urban Homesteading is the perfect "back-to-the-land" guide for urbanites who want to reduce their impact on the environment. Show less

Urban Homesteading is the perfect "back-to-the-land" guide for urbanites who want to reduce their impact on the environment. Urban Homesteading is the perfect "back-to-the-land" guide for urbanites who want to reduce their impact on the environment. Show less

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Welcome to the Farm

Welcome to the Farm

How-to Wisdom From the Elliott Homestead

by Elliott, Shaye

Book - 2017

This fun, useful and beautifully illustrated guide to homesteading will get you started on the road to creating your own home farm. This fun, useful and beautifully illustrated guide to homesteading will get you started on the road to creating your own home farm. Show less

This fun, useful and beautifully illustrated guide to homesteading will get you started on the road to creating your own home farm. This fun, useful and beautifully illustrated guide to homesteading will get you started on the road to creating your own home farm. Show less

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Whole Larder Love

Whole Larder Love

Grow, Gather, Hunt, Cook

by Anderson, Rohan

Book - 2012

In Whole Larder Love, Anderson gives us easy to follow tips and instructions for setting up a home garden, the best practices for hunting and fishing, how...Show more In Whole Larder Love, Anderson gives us easy to follow tips and instructions for setting up a home garden, the best practices for hunting and fishing, how to identify and collect edible food growing in the wild, and the proper tools, gear, and resources to use. Show less

In Whole Larder Love, Anderson gives us easy to follow tips and instructions for setting up a home garden, the best practices for hunting and fishing, how...Show more In Whole Larder Love, Anderson gives us easy to follow tips and instructions for setting up a home garden, the best practices for hunting and fishing, how to identify and collect edible food growing in the wild, and the proper tools, gear, and resources to use. Show less

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