Books

Books we recommend.

Gaia’s Garden by Toby Hemenway

Gaia’s Garden by Toby Hemenway

Gaia's Garden
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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
 

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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

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Barnyard in Your Backyard

Barnyard in Your Backyard

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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Whole Grain Breads

Whole Grain Breads

Whole Grain Breads by Peter Reinhart

Whole Grain Breads by Peter Reinhart
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This book is jam-packed with recipes, pictures, and techniques.  The art of breadmaking is more than just mixing yeast, flour, and water.  If you really want inspiration, this is your book.  Photos are excellent!

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