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  • Published: 15 June 2015
  • ISBN: 9781578265329
  • Imprint: Hatherleigh Press
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 176
  • RRP: $19.99

Backyard Farming

Growing Herbs for Food and Medicine




Backyard Farming: Fruit Trees, Berries, & Nuts is the perfect guide for beginners thinking about including an orchard to their sustainable homestead. Covering every topic from knowing where and how to grow, to understanding the different varieties, to learning the basics of preserving, Fruit Trees, Berries, & Nuts includes all that you need to know to get the most out of your new crop. Including time-tested tips and tricks used by expert farmers, this invaluable resource is a must-have for anyone looking to enjoy the fruits of their labor year round!

Your Backyard Farming Experience Begins Here!

Add Fresh Fruit, Berries, and Nuts to Your table with Your Own Backard Orchard!

Backyard Farming: Fruit Trees, Berries & Nuts shows you how to add an abundant orchard to your homestead so you can effectively expand your harvest. Covering every topic from preparing the soil for planting, to trimming and pruning the growing trees and bushes, to winterizing your orchard and enjoying your bounty, Fruit Trees, Berries & Nuts takes the guesswork out of growing and lets you enjoy the rewards of backyard farming.

Whether you have room for a full orchard, or just a few potted berry bushes, Fruit Trees, Berries & Nuts is a comprehensive primer and includes detailed instructions and informative photographs that help ensure your backyard orchard is productive.

With Fruit Trees, Berries & Nuts, you will:
• Learn how to grow a wide range of fruits, nuts, and berries in any climate
• Find the planting method that works best for you, your needs, and your available space
• Find out which varieties are easiest for beginners, including tips and tricks for first-time farmers
• Learn how to protect and preserve your harvest
• Discover a variety of delicious recipes using produce from your own fruit trees and bushes
...and many more tips to help you achieve success.

More than ever, people everywhere are making a return to the farming lifestyle: Fruit Trees, Berries & Nuts is your first big step to joining the growing movement of homemakers looking to a healthier, happier way of life—and it starts right in your own backyard.

Backyard Farming is a series of easy-to-use guides to help urban, suburban, and rural dwellers turn their homes into homesteads. Whether planning to grow food for the family or for sale at the local farmers market, Backyard Farming provides simple instruction and essential information in a convenient reference.

  • Published: 15 June 2015
  • ISBN: 9781578265329
  • Imprint: Hatherleigh Press
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 176
  • RRP: $19.99