An edition of The suburban micro-farm
(2018)
The suburban micro-farm
modern solutions for busy people
Full color edition.
by Amy Stross
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Outlines the ways to run a suburban homesteading garden, covering such topics as developing and nurturing healthy soil, using permaculture techniques, and making money with crops.
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The suburban micro-farm: modern solutions for busy people
2018, Twisted Creek Press
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- Full color edition.
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Book Details
First Sentence
"At age 33, I quit my job as a high school teacher."
Table of Contents
Introduction
PART 1. Getting to Know the Micro-Farm
Chapter 1. Suburbia: Civilization's Opportunity
The Suburban Problem
Suburban Micro-Farming Myths
The Suburban Micro-Farm Solution
Chapter 2. Managing Expectations
Prevent Garden Overwhelm Syndrome
Life Hacks for the Busy Micro-Farmer
When It's Not Enough
Overcoming Brown Thumbs
Setting Up Your Neighborhood for Success
Chapter 3. Developing Healthy Soil
Building Soil Health and Fertility
Guide to Organic Soil Amendments
No-Till Micro-Farming
Constructing a Simple Compost System
How to Compost
Cultivate Worm Castings with Vermicomposting
Chapter 4. Vegetables On The Micro-Farm
The Efficient Micro-Farm
Guide to Planting and Growing Vegetables
Choosing Crops to Meet Your Needs
How to Place Vegetables
Extending the Season with Cold Frames
Chapter 5. Fruit on the Micro-Farm
Growing Fruit Trees
Growing Berries for Beginners
Choosing Fruit for Your Circumstances
Chapter 6. Herbs on the Micro-Farm
Kitchen Garden Herbs
Growing a Medicine Garden
Herbs in a Pollinator Garden
Create an Herb Spiral
PART 2. Becoming a Micro-Farmer
Chapter 7. Organizing Your Micro-Farm
Make a Garden Sketch
Make Seed and Supply Purchases
Month-by-Month Micro-Farming
Checklists and Monthly Calendars
Chapter 8. Seed Starting & Planting
Starting Seeds Indoors: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to Sow Seeds Directly Outdoors
How to Transplant Seedlings Outdoors
Chapter 9. Maintaining the Garden & Harvesting the Produce
Daily Garden Visits
Mulching in the Garden
Watering
Pest Management
Guide to Harvesting Vegetables
Cleaning up the Garden for Fall
Easy Seeds to Save
Storing Seeds
PART 3. Advanced Micro-Farming Techniques
Chapter 10. Edible Landscaping
Why Landscape with Edibles?
Things to Consider before Breaking Ground
Landscape Design Principles for Visual Appeal
Planning Techniques for the Edible Landscape
Choosing What to Plant
Utilizing the Parking Strip
Chapter 11. Digging Deeper: Permaculture & Micro-Farming
Using Water Wisely
Building Plant Guilds
Farming the Contour
Terracing with Check Logs
Managing the Edges
Permaculture Plants
Chapter 12. Making Money on the Suburban Micro-Farm
Perennial Crops
Annual Crops with a Long Season
Shade Crops
The Edible Plant Nursery
Cut Flowers
Maple Syrup
Cottage Food Products
Homemade Soap
Teaching and Writing
Tips for Success
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
Bibliography
Additional Resources
Books
Online Resources
Index
About the Author
Bonus Materials: TenthAcreFarm.com/tsmf-companion
Edition Notes
Originally published in 2017.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 329) and index.
Issued also as an ebook.
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