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This award-winning book shows how to turn any reasonably-sized garden or outside space into a sustainable and self-sufficient “homestead” for raising livestock and providing homegrown food including fruits, vegetables, honey, eggs, milk, and meat.

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This facsimile volume of the seminal British textbook includes 37 lessons, crisp photography, descriptive captions, and all the timelessly essential knowledge a beginner needs to practise and become a skilled blacksmith. Learn More

Aspiring chicken-keepers will find creative plans and easy-to-follow construction tips for making a safe and healthy environment for their fine-feathered friends. There are complete and easy-to-follow instructions for 20 essential projects, from coops and feeders to runs, ramps, roosts and incubators. Learn More

Whether you're contemplating adding a small herd of sheep or goats to your existing smallholding or you've always wondered about the benefits of raising angora rabbits or Muscovy ducks, Hobby Farm Animals provides the kind of guidance you need. Learn More

Allotment gardening is becoming increasingly popular as people discover that growing their own organic vegetables, fruits and herbs is an attractive and achievable option. Home Gardener’s Allotments is crammed with practical information on every aspect of growing produce on an allotment. Learn More

For those without the time or stamina to spend hours maintaining a garden, well-known experts Alan and Gill Bridgewater offer an easy-care method with minimal digging and weeding. A must for every gardener. Learn More

Discover whether honey beekeeping is right for you, and find out everything you need to know in this comprehensive guide to a fascinating and rewarding pastime. The author advises the beginner beekeeper on all things honeybee related, from starting your first hive and caring for your bees to harvesting your own honey. Learn More

This essential guide covers all aspects of beekeeping including basic equipment, setting up a hive, harvesting honey and honey-inspired recipes. Learn More

An invaluable guide for anyone who’s always wanted to make warm, delicious bread in their own home while becoming a little less reliant on processed, pre-packaged food. Learn More