Resources
In addition to the resources I’ve included in the “Learn more about it” section that precedes most of the projects, I’ve used and I recommend the following:
Books
Bremness, Lesley. Complete Book of Herbs, The. New York: Penguin Studio, 1994.
Bumgarner, Marlene Anne. New Book of Whole Grains, The. New York: St. Martin’s Griffin, 1997.
Burton, Robert. National Audubon Society North American Birdfeeder Handbook. New York: DK, 1995.
Cobleigh, Rolfe. Handy Farm Devices and How to Make Them. New York: Orange Judd Company, 1909.
Coleman, Eliot. The New Organic Grower. White River Junction, VT: Chelsea Green Publishing, 1995.
Coney, Norma. The Complete Soapmaker. New York: Sterling, 1997.
Flottum, Kim. The Backyard Beekeeper. Beverly, MA: Quarry Books, 2005.
Head, William. Gardening Under Cover. Seattle, WA: Sasquatch Books, 1989.
Hartung, Tammi. Growing 101 Herbs that Heal. North Adams, MA: Storey Publishing, 2000.
Ody, Penelope. The Complete Medicinal Herbal. New York: DK, 1993.
Pangman, Judy. Chicken Coops: 45 Building Plans for Housing Your Flock. North Adams, MA: Storey Publishing, 2000.
Papazian, Charlie. The New Complete Joy of Homebrewing, rev. ed. New York: Avon Books, 1991.
Rehberg, Linda, and Lois Conway. Bread Machine Magic. New York: St. Martin’s Griffin, 1992.
Roberts, Michael. Making Mobile Hen Houses. Devon, England: Gold Cockerel Books, 2005.
Ruhlman, Michael. Ratio: The Simple Codes Behind the Craft of Everyday Cooking, reprint ed. New York: Scribner, 2010.
Smith, Cheryl K. Goat Health Care. Cheshire, OR: karmadillo Press, 2009.
Weaver, Sue. Chickens. Irvine, CA: i-5 Press, 2005.
Weaver, Sue. Goats. Irvine, CA: i-5 Press, 2006.
Magazines
We don’t subscribe to many topic- specific magazines, and we hold the few that we get to high standards. These are our favorites.
Brew Your Own
www.byo.com
An informative and entertaining resource for home brewers of all experience levels.
Cook’s Illustrated
www.cooksillustrated.com
Our friend Jeff (of the “Sand Wedge” bread recipe) swears by this one, and it has helped us in our cooking endeavors many times. It doesn’t have any advertising, which we especially love.
Fine Cooking
www.finecooking.com
Beautifully illustrated and packed with recipes, advice, and articles for the foodie, this is my husband’s lay-awake-late-at-night read.
Grit
www.grit.com
A rural-lifestyle magazine covering all topics related to living in the country.
Growing For Market
www.growingformarket.com
A journal-type trade publication for those who grow and produce their own food as a business, large or small.
Small Farm Canada
www.smallfarmcanada.ca
A bimonthly whose mission is to promote “small-scale farming as a legitimate and viable endeavour.”
Urban Farm
www.hobbyfarms.com/urban-farm
An i-5 Publication known for its beautiful photography and wealth of DIY advice for urban and suburban dwellers.
Websites/Retail
Cosmetics Info
www.cosmeticsinfo.org
A resource for learning about ingredients and safety regarding makeup and other personal-care products.
Fias Co Farm
www.fiascofarm.com
A resource for herbal and holistic practices, goat keeping, and making your own dairy products.
Gardener’s Supply Company
www.gardeners.com
One of the retailers from whom I purchase many of my supplies, and I look forward to receiving their print catalogs as well.
Growers Supply Company
www.growerssupply.com
Another retailer I often count on for supplies and a good catalog.
Lee Valley Tools
www.leevalley.com
And a third retailer and catalog supplier that has proven very handy.
Murray McMurry Hatchery
www.mcmurrayhatchery.com
A supplier of poultry, poultry equipment, and advice on raising poultry, all geared toward the small farmer.
Nichols Garden Nursery
www.NicholsGardenNursery.com
A supplier of seeds and herbs for the “gardener cook” whose website also offers a blog and a variety of “garden to table” recipes.
All illustrations by Tom Kimball
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