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Many people dream of becoming self-reliant during these times of fluctuating prices and uncertain job security. Using truly simple techniques, you can cultivate the pioneer's independence to provide safety against lost wages, harsh weather, economic recession, and commercial contamination and shortages. Strengthen your family's self-reliance as you discover a new the joy of homegrown food, thrift, and self-sufficient living.

ISBN-13: 9781599555102

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Cedar Fort - Incorporated/CFI Distribution

Publication Date: 08-08-2011

Pages: 145

Product Dimensions: 7.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.50(d)

Table of Contents

Special Thanks ix

Preface xi

Chapter 1 The Self-Provident Home Garden 1

Chapter 2 A Modern Return to Pioneer Seed-Saving 3

Chapter 3 Renewing the Pioneer Seed Bank 9

Chapter 4 Growing Pure Seed 15

Chapter 5 The Pioneer Seed-Saving Solution 23

Chapter 6 The Challenge: Extending the Harvest 29

Chapter 7 Self-Sufficiency Using Garden Boxes 35

Chapter 8 Growing Perennial Vegetables 39

Chapter 9 Sweet Self-Reliance: Grapes & Fruit Trees 45

Chapter 10 Simple Pioneer Cellaring Solutions 51

Chapter 11 Growing Long Keepers 55

Chapter 12 Growing Early Vegetables 59

Chapter 13 Pioneer Yeast 65

Chapter 14 Modern Ideas the Pioneers Would Have Appreciated 69

Chapter 15 Perennials: Flowers Are Going to Rise 73

Chapter 16 Taking a Second Look at Fresh Eggs 83

Chapter 17 What Every Family Should Know When Considering Hen-keeping 89

Chapter 18 Solutions for the Backyard Flock 105

Chapter 19 "Museum Eggs" 121

Chapter 20 Forgotten Recipes 125

Bibliography 135

Index 139

About the Author 145