A Beginner's Guide to Mini Farming

Book excerpt: More and more people these days are producing their own foods right at home. The reasons are simple. Home-produced foods are healthier as well as cheaper than what you will get at your nearest supermarket. If you have a small backyard in your house, you can easily plan your own mini farm. Yes, you can actually build a small farm on that vacant plot of land at the back of your house! You can plant your own vegetables, fruits, and herbs. You can also build a chicken coop and raise your own chickens for eggs and meat. Some simple bit of planning can help you raise your own food and you would probably rarely have to buy vegetables, fruits and eggs from the supermarket again. How? Read this book and find out how you can start your own mini farm right in your backyard. You will learn how to make your own raised bed and your compost. You will learn how to fertilize and irrigate your crops. Find out about how to control pests and diseases in your small backyard farm. Also, learn about raising your own chickens and enjoying freshly laid eggs as well as meat right from your home! So, let's get started!