A series of easy guides to help urban, suburban, & rural dwellers turn their homes into homesteads. Whether planning to grow food for the family or for sale at the local farmers market, this series provides simple instruction and essential information in a convenient reference. Join the growing movement of homesteaders looking for a healthier, happier way of life. Backyard Farming: Growing Herbs for Food and Medicine #1: Raising Chickens: From Building Coops to Collecting Eggs & More #2: Growing Vegetables & Herbs: From Planting to Harvesting & More #3: Keeping Honey Bees: From Hive Management to Honey Harvesting & More #4: Home Harvesting: Canning & Curing, Pickling & Preserving Vegetables, Fruits & Meats #5: Raising Goats: For Dairy & Meat #8: Canning & Preserving: Over 75 Recipes for the Homestead Kitchen #9: Homesteading: Complete Guide to Self-Sufficiency #10: Fruit Trees, Berries & Nuts #11: Composting: How to Plan, Build, & Maintain Your Own Compost System #12: Raising Pigs