The garden yard : $b A handbook of intensive farming

Designed for anyone with a modest plot, this guide turns a simple backyard into a productive mini‑farm with straightforward, no‑jargon instructions. The author shares the hard‑won tricks learned from real‑world experience—how to schedule planting around a busy life, keep soil fertile without complex chemistry, and harvest crops that can feed a family or bring a modest profit. The tone is conversational, as if a seasoned neighbor is walking you through each step while you work the soil.

Readers will find practical sections on arranging rows for maximum yield, rotating crops to keep pests at bay, and handling common setbacks without costly trial‑and‑error. Along the way, the author encourages trying the work yourself, even suggesting a short stint on a market garden to sharpen skills. By the end of the first season, the book promises you’ll be confident enough to manage your own garden plot and maybe even hire out your newfound expertise.