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Backyard Farming for Beginners: A Practical US Guide for Small Spaces
You do not need several acres to start growing food. A sunny corner, a few containers, one raised bed or a modest patch of […]
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Practical backyard farming for US homes
Grow more from the space you already have.
Straightforward guides for growing food, keeping backyard animals, preserving the harvest, and choosing tools that earn their place.
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Clear care guidance for chickens and realistic small-livestock decisions.
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