Western
North Carolina
Farm & Garden Calendar
The
Farming and Gardening Survival Book
for USDA Hardiness Zones 5, 6 and 7
280 page book. 8 ½" x 11", $19.
Good for most eastern states. Grow
and store food when times are tough. The easy way to get started now. Improve
on what you are already doing. Live the old-fashioned way: healthy, natural,
organic.
"I
really appreciate your organizing all this information into such a helpful volume."
-Linda, Zirconia, NC
Nancy, I would like to order another book from you for a friend of mine. Want you to know we love the book. We are sharing with everyone we know who raises a garden in our area." Bob, Cleveland, Georgia
Western North Carolina
Farm
and Garden Calendar
by Nancy Shirley
Survival gardening and farming in hard times. How to garden and farm when
food is scarce. How to plant and harvest with simple tools.
The best time to plant. The grand overview all in one place.
You need this book
today.
Can
be used in most hardiness zones by adding or subtracting months depending on your
climate.
Good
for North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, South Carolina, Tennessee and other states
in the east.
A
month by month guide when / how to plant, harvest and maintain your garden, greenhouse
and farm.
The focus is on old-time ways of living, natural and organic. There is a
tremendous amount of valuable information in this book.
"I am interested in your book, as it sounds like
a treasure! God bless you in your endeavors!" -Bobby, Topton, North
Carolina
"Love the book!! Wish I could get more...So cool - thx. I really think
its a great reference." -Noel, Highlands, NC
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no other book like this one. Good for North Carolina, Georgia, Tennesse, Virginia,
South Carolina and most eastern states. Good for USDA Hardiness Zones 5, 6 and
7.
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This is a photo of the author, Nancy Shirley, in her front garden by Clary Sage.
She
loves growing many different kinds of plants especially unusual ones like this
huge sage.
"Thank you for your book. I borrowed a copy from the library, and it had to be pried from my hands to return it. My wife ordered me a copy as a surprise. You’ve done such a service with your writing, and I try to share this knowledge with anyone that will listen. Often in discussions about next steps on the farm someone will ask 'What does Nancy say?', leading to a flurry of page turning. The knowledge you have imparted is tremendous and again I must say 'Thank you'." -Andrew, Madison, North Carolina
"I have lent your book often to friends." -Jay, Raphine, Virginia
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Nancy giving a farm tour. The greenhouse is in the back. When you own this book, you have a garden and farm expert helping you every step of the way.
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sticking out!!). Love, love, love the fodder for the animals!!" -Rhonda, Franklin,
North Carolina
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Covers
All Aspects of Farming
Includes farm animals, foraging, food
storage, and food preparation. Plus garden tips, folklore, seed saving, seed starting,
herbs, plant families, and plant health. How to farm the old-fashioned way, natural
and organic.
The book has an index by common plant name, an index by
plant type such as root crop, and a general index.
Part
One: Month to Month Guidance
Each month explains what you
need to do to stay on top of your food production plan. At the beginning of every
month the Calendar lists an overview of what needs to be done.
Every plant
includes its botanical name along with common names. After each description of
a plant or animal, there are recommended books to read and where else in the Calendar
that plant or animal is mentioned.
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Garden-Maintenance
Then there is a section
each month on Garden-Maintenance. How to maintain your plants and animals so they
stay in the best condition.
For instance, in February you need to prune
your fruit and nut trees. It goes into detail about how to properly prune each
type of tree.
In September Garden-Maintenance you are reminded to cut
off the flowers and small fruit that will not ripen before frost so all energy
goes to the remaining flowers and fruit.
Garden-Plant
Each month has a section for planting.
For instance, in March Garden-Plant
discover ideas for predicting frost and reducing frost damage. Then learn what
cool weather cover crops and grains need to be planted such as clover, fava beans,
fescue, flax and oats. See how to sow and care for them properly.
In September
Garden-Plant find out what (and how) should be planted such as garlic and perennial
onions for harvest next year. Hairy vetch, annual ryegrass, winter wheat, winter
radish and radicchio are good to plant this time of year.
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Garden-Harvest
Each month has a harvest section.
For instance, in the Garden-Harvest section of May it gives details about
making hay without large machinery (no gas/diesel), how to harvest grain by hand
or with small manual tools, how to test/dry/store grain. Learn how to thresh,
winnow and dehull grain. Find out how to test for the correct moisture content
of grain before storing it.
Study drawings of different types of solar
food dryers. Most people don't know these skills but you need to know them to
be self sufficient. Plus there are drawings and photos of this equipment and how
to use them.
There is a lot of emphasis on the right time to harvest and
how to store food that you grow.
In September Garden-Harvest see what
is involved in foraging and preparing hazelnuts, hickory nuts, acorns and walnuts
including differences among varieties. See how the old-timers cracked, mashed,
cooked, dried and stored them.
In October Garden-Harvest see which plants
to harvest before frost, after light frost, after hard frost, or anytime throughout
winter. And how to store them after you pick or dig them including root cellars
and clamps.
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Greenhouse, Hoop House or Cold Frame
Every
month has a section on Greenhouse, Hoop House or Cold Frame.
For instance,
in March Greenhouse learn how to start seedlings and sprouts for arnica (medicinal
herb), asparagus, broccoli, broccoli raab, cabbage, celery, chrysanthemum, ground
cherry, kohlrabi, pepper, sweet potato, tomato, and tomatillo.
Also details
on how to pre-sprout white/red/purple potatoes for greater productivity when you
plant them later.
In September Greenhouse find out which plants to sow
such as arugula, claytonia, endive/escarole, mache, mizuna, minutina, mustard,
pak choi, parsley, scallion, swiss chard, tatsoi, and turnip.
Some of
these can tolerate temperatures down to 0 degrees and still keep living.
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Farm Animals
Every month has something you
need to do for your animals.
Included are all the basic farm animals such
as bees, cats, cattle, chickens, dogs, ducks, goats, homing pigeons, horses, pigs,
rabbits, sheep and turkey.
For instance, in February Farm Animals read
about the common dairy/meat/fiber goat breeds, how to care for goats, and how
to milk a goat. Get information on clabbering milk (fermenting) so it stores longer
and is better for you.
In April Farm Animals get details about how to
set up nesting areas for broody hens. How to break up a broody hen. Also formulas
for worming animals with herbs and other natural methods.
Part
Two: How To Guides
Four Guides and a 3-part index.
The
Guides include: Garden Tips, How to Save Seed, Plant Families, and Plant Health.
One index is alphabetical by plant name.
The second index is by
how plants are used.
The third index is a general index of all farm/garden
topics.
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PART ONE: Monthly
Guide
with each month in 5 sections:
Maintenance, Plant, Harvest,
Greenhouse,
Animals
Preface- Overview: 2 pages
January: 2 pages
February:
24 pages
March: 22 pages
April: 45 pages
May: 28 pages
June: 14
pages
July: 8 pages
August: 14 pages
September: 18 pages
October:
16 pages
November: 2 pages
December: 2 pages
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PART
TWO:
How To Guides
Garden Tips- General, Seeds/Seedlings,
Soil/Crops, Propagation: 18 pages
How to Save Seeds- Pollination,
Breeding, Harvesting, Saving: 5 pages
Plant Families- Care, Diseases,
Pests and Seed Saving: 18 pages
Ways to Improve Plant Health- Diseases,
Pests, Methods of Control: 20 pages
3 Types of Index- Alphabetical,
By How Plants Used, General Index: 16 pages
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Garden
Tips
Appalachian Folklore
How Much is a Bushel
Companion
Planting
Garden Seeders / Spreaders
How to Stratify Seeds
How to
Make Potting Mix
How to Use Soil Blocks
Inoculating Seeds
Prevent Seedling
Damping Off
Thinning Seedlings and Plants
How and Why to Fertilize
Rock
Dusts
Soil pH
Crop Rotation and Cover Crops
Pasture
Special Forage
Crops
Weeds and Soil Type
Prevent Fungal Disease
Propagation by Layering/Rooting
Propagation
by Stem Cuttings
Make Your Own Rooting Hormone
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How
to Save Seeds
Open and Hybrid Pollination
Inbreeeding
/ Outbreeding
Pollination Methods
Annual / Biennial / Perennial
Genetic Vigor and Inbreeding
How Difficult Seed is to Save
Harvesting
/ Preparing Seed
Storing Seed for Planting
Years Seeds Remain
Viable
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Plant
Families:
Care, Diseases, Pests and Seed Saving
Families
Included:
Amaranthaceae, Amaryllidaceae,
Brassicaceae/Cruciferae,
Chenopodiaceae,
Compositae, Convolvulaceae, Cucurbitaceae,
Gramineae/Poaceae,
Labiatae,
Leguminosae/Fabaceae, Liliaceae,
Malvaceae, Polygonaceae, Portulacaceae,
Solanaceae, Tetragoniaceae,
and Umbelliferae/Apiaceae.
All living
creatures are divided into groups and subgroups. Each successive group has fewer
members.
Going from large to small: Kingdom (plant or animal), Division/Phylum,
Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species, and Variety. There are many genus in one
family. There are many species in one genus. There are many varieties in one species.
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to Improve Plant Health
Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms
Disease
Symptoms
Fungi Disease
Bacterial Disease
Viral Disease
Insects
& Nematodes
Insect Damage Symptoms
Greenhouse Pests and Disease
Products
to Control Insects
Large Animal Pests
Sprays and Dusts
Make Traps
for Flying Insects
Make Traps for Crawling Insects
Make Traps for Slugs
and Snails
Row Covers & Crop Protectors
Make Organic Insect/Pest Sprays
Organic
Fungicide Sprays
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Types of Index
1. Alphabetical Index by Common Plant Name:
Fruits, Grain, Herbs, Nuts, Seeds and Vegetables
2. Plants Indexed
by How Used:
Fruit- Annual/Biennial
Fruits & Nuts- Perennial
Grain,
Grass, Seeds, Cover Crops
Herbs/Flowers- Annual/Biennial
Herbs/Flowers-
Perennial
Leafy Greens- Annual/Biennial
Leafy Greens- Perennial
Root
Crops
Tomato and Related
Vegetables- Annual/Biennial
Vegetables- Perennial
3.
General Index of All Farm and Garden Topics
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