by Ashley English [various call numbers]
For beginner homesteading DIY enthusiasts, Ashley English's Homemade Living series is a must. At first glance, the exquisite photography and layout of each title are reminiscent of a coffee table book. After you've flipped through each title, just to look at the pictures, the concise text written for the laymen is enough to get started on any of the projects. If you're interested in keeping a few backyard chickens and don't know where to start, read Keeping Chickens for an introduction. Keeping Chickens covers building a coop, picking breeds, and general chicken care topics. Home Dairy provides basic instructions and recipes for making your own cheeses, butter, and yogurt. Keeping Bees is a straight forward guide to starting a hive, harvesting honey and tending your bees. All of English's titles include step by step instructions, illustrations, pictures, tips, and true short stories from enthusiasts. English's series is an excellent introduction to the fine arts of homemaking for the urban/suburban/rural farmer, foodie, exotic pet keeper, and or the just plain curious reader. [If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try The Backyard Homestead 641.3 Mad, The Chicken Whisperer's Guide to Keeping Chickens 636.5 Sch, Urban Homesteading: Heirloom Skills for Sustainable Living 640 Kap, The Ultimate Guide to Homesteading: An Encyclopedia for Independent Living 640 Fai, Rural Renaissance: Renewing the Quest for the Good Life 307.26 Iva, Beekeeping in the Midwest 638.1 Jay, Making Great Cheese: 30 Simple Recipes From Cheddar to Chevre, Plus 18 Delicious Cheese Dishes. 641.637 Cil.] -- recommended by Glory B. - Bennett Martin Public Library
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