This classic bestseller became that way because of it's very practical and honest appraisal of how a person can get from crowded, noisy, dangerous city life to a peaceful, calm, satisfaction-filled lifestyle in a rural or even suburban setting. This is the streamlined edition, which is designed to be more affordable and take up less space in your pocket or backpack. Everyone who has ever dreamed of getting back to the soil will enjoy Maurice G. Kains' practical and easy-to-understand descriptions of what small-scale farming means. A perpetual classic, readers of Five Acres and Independence have moved closer to the fulfillment of their dreams of independence on a small farm. Whether it all starts with some flowerboxes outside your apartment window, a small back yard in a subdivision, or your few acres (even a vacant lot next door or down the street) you can start today with getting healthier food for you and your family, plus the satisfaction of being self-sufficient.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1899 Edition.

A wide variety of techniques for the restoration of fruit trees are detailed in this article by an expert on the subject. Extensively illustrated with black and white photographs and diagrams, forming a complete how-to guide. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

1899. Its cultivation, harvesting, marketing and market value, with a short account of its history and botany. In the preparation of this little book, use had been made of articles contained in agricultural journals, United States consular Reports, bulletins published by the Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture and the Experiment Station of Kentucky. This work is therefore gathered from many reliable sources and is really a work of several authors.

1899. Its cultivation, harvesting, marketing and market value, with a short account of its history and botany. In the preparation of this little book, use had been made of articles contained in agricultural journals, United States consular Reports, bulletins published by the Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture and the Experiment Station of Kentucky. This work is therefore gathered from many reliable sources and is really a work of several authors.

All aspects of home soil care are covered in this informative article written by an expert on the subject. With sections on the importance of drainage, soil improvement and fertilizers. Illustrated with black and white drawings and diagrams. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

All aspects of pest control in the orchard and garden are dealt with in this handy volume written by an expert on the subject. Thoroughly recommended reading for the budding home gardener, it contains a wealth of information forming a complete how-to guide. Extensively illustrated with black and white drawings and diagrams. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

All aspects of pruning fruit trees are covered in this informative article written by an expert on the subject. With sections on the fundamentals principles and illustrated training methods this book is thoroughly recommended reading for the budding home gardener. Extensively illustrated with black and white photographs and diagrams forming a complete how-to guide. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.