A guide to the backyard lifestyle for the millennial generationThe homesteading movement is continuing to grow, as more people are stepping up to have a hand in where their food comes from. Whether you want to dabble or immerse yourself completely in the do-it-yourself, back-to-basics lifestyle, The Backyard Life is a comprehensive, fully illustrated guide to growing the very best food right in your own backyard. Shaye Elliott takes readers on a journey that teaches them how to harvest baskets full of organic produce, milk a dairy cow (and make butter), plant a homestead orchard, can jams and jellies, and even raise chickens and bees. From her experience running the family farm, Shaye provides all the information you need to know about:¿The benefits of a home garden¿The basics of seed starting¿Building your own greenhouse¿What belongs in the winter garden¿Canning, freezing, and dehydrating techniques and recipes¿The pros and cons of caged vs. free-change chickens¿Keeping a dairy cow an