The garden yard

Name: The garden yard
Author: Bolton Hall

By Bolton Hall

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A practical handbook offering step-by-step guidance for intensive small-scale farming and backyard market gardening. It explains choosing and preparing land, improving soil fertility and tilth, seed selection and basic plant breeding, and meeting plant needs for light, water, and nutrients. Chapters cover rotation, weed, pest and disease control, re-soiling and humus management, drainage, and cellar or sheltered growing, plus layout, buildings, and time-saving work methods. Emphasizes learning by doing, prudent management, local marketing, and cooperation while warning against speculative promises and encouraging realistic, profitable cultivation on limited plots.

About the Author

Bolton Hall

Bolton Hall was an American author and social reformer known for his writings on personal development and land reform. His notable works include "Three Acres and Liberty," which advocates for the right to land ownership and self-sufficiency, reflecting his commitment to social justice. Hall also explored psychological themes in his book "The Psychology of Sleep," where he delves into the importance of rest and its impact on well-being. Additionally, his work "The Garden Yard" emphasizes the significance of gardening and sustainable living. Through his diverse writings, Hall contributed to discussions on individual empowerment and the relationship between people and their environment.