"A living free guide."

pt. 1. Living large on a small scale -- The backyard farm adventure -- Finding land : what do you need? -- Building on land you already own -- pt. 2. Gardening on a backyard farm -- What and how much do you want to grow? -- Tools and skills for the backyard farmer -- Gardening smart from the start -- Get the most from your garden -- Vegetables for the backyard farm -- Kitchen herb gardens -- Fruits, berries, and more -- Heirloom plants and saving seeds -- pt. 3. Animals for a backyard farm -- Keeping chickens on a small scale -- Rabbits on a backyard farm -- Sheep and goats : backyard multitaskers -- Beekeeping in the backyard -- pt. 4. Enjoying the bounty -- A seasonal guide to managing your harvest -- Canning and freezing produce and meat -- Dehydrating and smoking -- Root cellars and basements -- Preserving garden herbs -- pt. 5. Crafting for the backyard farm -- Making butter, yogurt, and cheese -- Fibers : from sheep to sweater -- Home brewing cider and wine -- Goat's milk soap making -- Other ways to use your harvest.