Pt. 1. Living large on a small scale
The backyard farm adventure
Finding land : what do you need?
Building on land you already own
pt. 2. Gardening on a backyard farm
What and how much do you want to grow?
Tools and skills for the backyard farmer
Gardening smart from the start
Get the most from your garden
Vegetables for the backyard farm
Fruits, berries, and more
Heirloom plants and saving seeds
pt. 3. Animals for a backyard farm
Keeping chickens on a small scale
Rabbits on a backyard farm
Sheep and goats : backyard multitaskers
Beekeeping in the backyard
pt. 4. Enjoying the bounty
A seasonal guide to managing your harvest
Canning and freezing produce and meat
Root cellars and basements
pt. 5. Crafting for the backyard farm
Making butter, yogurt, and cheese
Fibers : from sheep to sweater
Home brewing cider and wine
Other ways to use your harvest.
