Sara Pitzer

This excellent, easy-to-read and reference book goes over the steps to yard preparation for planting, selecting sites for growing, discusses the steps from planting to harvesting and even cooking with a variety of grains. I have a home in a suburb and wanted to research grain growing in my back yard. This book is a wonderful source. Not only do I have a more realistic idea of what to grow and how much, I also have some wonderful recipes for the grains that I can still get from farmer's markets. The resources section alone would be worth getting this book.

For the home farmer or anyone wanting to expand their grain consumption beyond just white flour and rice, this is the book.… (altro)