Books by Luke Smith

<strong>Discover how to create an organic and sustainable garden filled with your favorite crops right in your own backyard and achieve self-sufficiency with this definitive guide to Mini Farming</strong><p>Have you always been interested in getting into gardening for self-sustenance, but don''t know where to begin? Do you want to learn how to grow your own healthy and organic crops and rely less on chemically-treated, store-bought groceries?</p><p>If your answer is yes to any of the questions above, then this book is for you.</p><p>In this guide, Luke Smith completely breaks down the steps you need to take to set up your own mini farm using a small patch of land, like your backyard. With a holistic approach to small-area farming, you''ll learn how to use both cutting-edge and time-tested farming practices to grow and maintain healthy crops and livestock.</p><p><strong>Take a look at some of the things you''re going to discover in <em>Mini Farming</em>:</strong></p><ul><li>Everything you need to know about the highly sustainable and practical practice of mini farming</li><li>6 compelling reasons to adopt the mini farming approach instead of the time and labor-intensive traditional farming</li><li>The different types of cropping systems and how to choose the best suitable cropping system for your own farm</li><li>Step-by-step instructions to set up raised garden beds as quickly and inexpensively as possible</li><li>A crash guide to all you need to know about hydroponics gardening and growing your favorite plants indoors</li><li>Proven steps to help you grow some of the most profitable crops in your own backyard or quarter-acre</li><li>How to efficiently raise specialty livestock such as cattle, chickens, goats and even bees for sustenance and profit</li><li>...and much more!</li></ul><p>Designed to be beginner-friendly and brimming with tons of insights and actionable advice that even seasoned gardeners will find useful, <em>Mini Farming</em> will quickly become your reference guide to cultivating healthy and vibrant crops as efficiently as possible, no matter your level of gardening skill!</p><h4>Scroll to the top of the page and click the "Buy Now" button to set up your own mini farm today!</h4>

Two of the southernmost departements of France, the Pyrenees-Orientales and Ariege are inextricably linked with the history of the Cathars, a heretical Christian sect who were subjected to a crusade in the thirteenth century. Striking castles built on jagged rocky precipices are a highlight of the region and a reminder of those turbulent times. This guidebook describes the 260km Cathar Way (Sentier Cathare or GR367), a long-distance trail from Port-la-Nouvelle on the Mediterranean coast to Ariege's departmental capital Foix linking several of the impressive Cathar castles. The route follows ancient footpaths, jeep tracks and country lanes and calls for a moderate level of fitness as it sweeps from sea level to 1300m across the rugged hill ranges of the Corbieres and Fenouilledes. The guide describes the main route in 13 stages and also includes the slightly more direct north variant, as well as suggestions for shorter itineraries. Summary statistics introduce each day's walking and are followed by step-by-step route description illustrated with clear mapping. There are also details of facilities available en route and accommodation listings. An introduction covers all the practicalities, with comprehensive advice for planning your trip - including when to go, how to get there and what to take - in addition to a wealth of information about the region's fascinating history and the intriguing Cathars themselves. The trail traverses rocky hills and meanders through woodland, vineyards, ancient villages, gorges and plateaus. As well as the rich Cathar heritage, there are also historic wine-producing towns, sites associated with the French Resistance of WWII and mysterious places steeped in ancient legend. The guide is a perfect companion to discovering the Cathar Way and the captivating stories of this distinctive region.