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The Complete Illustrated Herbal by David Hoffmann

The Complete Illustrated Herbal by David Hoffmann

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The Complete Illustrated Herbal by David Hoffman

The Complete Illustrated Herbal by David Hoffmann
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This Herbal is a wonderful reference book.  There are five main sections: holistic approaches, practical herbalism, the herbal, systems of the body, and useful information.  I mainly use the herbal section as a quick reference.  The illustrations are great.  The Herbal section gives a summary of each herb, lists the botanical name, what parts of the plant are used, uses of the herb, preparations of the herb and dosages.  
 
The layout, illustrations, and quick summaries of each herb make this a book that belongs on every homesteader’s shelf.  

The Complete Illustrated Herbal by David Hoffman

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Organic Royalty Purple Pod Bush Bean Seeds

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Small-Scale Grain Raising by Gene Logsdon

Small Scale Grain Raising by Gene Logsdon

Gaia's Garden
by
Toby Hemenway

Gaia's Garden
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We are full time homesteaders at Pioneer Mountain Homestead in the Appalachian Mountains of south-central Pennsylvania.   We have a sawmill, produce garden, honeybees, layer hens, laying ducks, pigs, and goats. We provide boat and camper storage to nearby visitors of Raystown Lake and sell firewood and lumber in south central Pennsylvania.  Our journey is to be as self-reliant as we can be; to live as much as we can from the resources we have at hand; to effectively be productive with as minimal environmental impact as possible; to raise food in an organic manner; and to give back to our community through education or demonstration. We are always learning, as well. Life is always an adventure! We enjoy learning from others and seeing what other people are doing as well.  – Bren and Chuck

Pioneer Mountain Homestead
16477 Sharman Lane
James Creek, PA 16657
814-505-6426
"Embracing Everything Farm and Forest"

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Gaia’s Garden by Toby Hemenway

Gaia’s Garden by Toby Hemenway

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Gaia's Garden - A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture, Second Edition

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Gaia’s Garden is one of my very favorite books on permaculture.  I have read and re-read this book multiple times.  Everything is perfect about this book:  the images, diagrams, charts, and detailed explanations.  The author has gone into great detail regarding design of gardens and guilds.  Explanations on how to work with nature abound throughout the book.  Topics include soil remediation, inter-plantings, attracting beneficial insects, water conservation, guild plant functions, and more.  If you want an overall understanding of a small-scale permaculture garden, this is your book.  I highly, highly, (like 6 out of 5 stars) recommend this book.  
 
If you purchase this book, tell me what you think.  I’m curious.  I have a lot of books that I “like”, but this is one I truly treasure.  I would like to know if you enjoy it as much as I do.  –Bren
 

Gaia’s Garden by Toby Hemenway

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Organic Royalty Purple Pod Bush Bean Seeds

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Small-Scale Grain Raising by Gene Logsdon

Small Scale Grain Raising by Gene Logsdon

String
Knitted
Gloves

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We are full time homesteaders at Pioneer Mountain Homestead in the Appalachian Mountains of south-central Pennsylvania.   We have a sawmill, produce garden, honeybees, layer hens, laying ducks, pigs, and goats. We provide boat and camper storage to nearby visitors of Raystown Lake and sell firewood and lumber in south central Pennsylvania.  Our journey is to be as self-reliant as we can be; to live as much as we can from the resources we have at hand; to effectively be productive with as minimal environmental impact as possible; to raise food in an organic manner; and to give back to our community through education or demonstration. We are always learning, as well. Life is always an adventure! We enjoy learning from others and seeing what other people are doing as well.  – Bren and Chuck

Pioneer Mountain Homestead
16477 Sharman Lane
James Creek, PA 16657
814-505-6426
"Embracing Everything Farm and Forest"

Disclosure of Material Connection:  Some of the links in this page or post may be “affiliate links”.  This means that if you click on the link, Pioneer Mountain Homestead, LLC may receive an affiliate commission at no direct cost to you.   Pioneer Mountain Homestead, LLC only recommends products or services that the owners, managers, or employees of Pioneer Mountain Homestead, LLC use or believe will add value to the readers of this website.  This disclosure is made with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Barnyard in Your Backyard

Barnyard in Your Backyard

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Barnyard in Your Backyard: A Beginner's Guide to Raising Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Rabbits, Goats, Sheep, and Cattle

Bren holding the goat and displaying the book Barnyard in your Backyard
Bren and goat "JJ" displaying the book "Barnyard in Your Backyard".
Barnyard in Your Backyard is a great beginner’s book on raising farm animals. Animals covered include chickens, geese, ducks, rabbits, goats, sheep, and dairy cows. Provided is an overview of each animal’s housing, feeding, health concerns, and care. The book also includes information about products such as milk, eggs, and wool.
 
We recommend this book to anyone starting down the path of poultry or livestock keeping.

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Barnyard in Your Backyard by Gail Damerow

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Mini Feeder Bucket

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