Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Chapter 1 Raised Beds 11
Chapter 2 Soil Composition and Maintenance 31
Chapter 3 Time and Yield 53
Chapter 4 Pest and Disease Control 63
Chapter 5 Seed Starting 87
Chapter 6 Fruit Trees and Vines 105
Chapter 7 Raising Chickens for Eggs 127
Chapter 8 Raising Chickens for Meat 149
Chapter 9 The Markham Farm Chicken Plucker 163
Chapter 10 Preserving the Harvest 173
Chapter 11 Planting Guides and Seeders 209
Chapter 12 Easy Trellising 219
Chapter 13 Overview of Winemaking 223
Chapter 14 The Science of Wine 243
Chapter 15 Ingredients and Techniques 269
Chapter 16 Advanced Techniques in Winemaking 293
Chapter 17 Principles and Materials for Vinegar 305
Chapter 18 Vinegar Making Techniques 315
Chapter 19 Cheese: Ingredients and Equipment 327
Chapter 20 Practical Cheese Making Techniques 345
Chapter 21 Introduction to Composting 365
Chapter 22 Starting with the Soil 375
Index 405
