Best known for his classic handbook, "Five Acres and Independence," M. G. Kains contributed a second gem to back-to-the-land literature: his true-life adventures in "We Wanted a Farm." Kains shows how he and his family moved from New York City apartments to a full-fledged farm in easy stages: first to a rented suburban house where they grew a large vegetable garden, then in a purchased suburban house where they concentrated on fruits and berries, and finally on a full-blown farm where they went into fruits and berries in a big way. Kains Dont quit your day job approach allowed them to gain...

This vintage book is a comprehensive guide to disease and insect control for the home fruit grower, with information on tools and equipment, spraying techniques, prevention, common problems, and many other related aspects. Accessible and profusely illustrated, this guide is ideal for the novice, and would make for a handy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: Cleanliness Important, Disinfection, Preparedness, Mechanical Controls, Identification of Pests, Bacterial Diseases, Fire-Blight, Disinfection of Wounds, Gummosis of Sweet Cherry, Fungous Diseases, Fungicides,...

This vintage book is a detailed article on maintaining and rejuvenating old and neglected fruit trees. Written in plain language and profusely illustrated, this article will be of considerable utility to farmers and orchard owners, and would make for a useful addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: Destroy Old Short-Lived Trees, Points to Consider, Old Apple Orchard, Pruning Neglected Trees, Dead Wood Worse than useless, Dealing with Y-Crotch Trunks, Renovating Old Peach Trees, and Soil Improvement . Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and...

This book is a detailed article on growing fruit, with a special focus on pruning and training fruit trees. Highly accessible and profusely illustrated, this volume will be of utility to those with a practical interest in fruit production, and would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: Fundamental Principles, Wound Dressings, Methods of Training Illustrated, First Season, Second Season, Fourth and Following Seasons, Cutting Off Large Limbs, Where to Make Cuts, Barrenness Due to Incorrect Pruning, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming...

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.