Kern, Barbara

The Owner - Built Homestead

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ISBN 13:: 9781626545441
author:: Kern, Barbara
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Echo Point Books & Media
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2016
Pages:: 396
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.1 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Technology & Engineering, Agriculture,
Condition:: New
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The Owner-Built Homestead has been guiding aspiring homesteaders for over 50 years. Written in simple, direct language, this book provides volumes of information on various aspects of settling and farming the land, including vegetable gardening, animal care, and building a greenhouse.

Ken and Barbara Kern share their own experiences in this invaluable resource, covering topics such as selecting and laying out a homestead site, developing and managing water and soil resources, planting crops, tree and woodland production, and animal care. With 20 fully-illustrated chapters of advice and instruction, this book is essential for anyone looking to adopt a self-reliant lifestyle.

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