A simple guide to growing fruits, vegetables, nuts & berries, raising chickens, goats, & bees, and making beer, wine, & cider from your backyard. If you want to take control of the food you eat and the products you use, Backyard Homesteading will help you learn how to do it—even if you live in an urban or suburban house on a typical-size lot. Inside, you’ll discover how to turn a yard into a productive and wholesome “homestead” that allows you to grow your own fruits and vegetables and raise farm animals, including chickens and goats. You’ll also find the laws and regulations of raising livestock in populated areas, as well as ways to use and preserve the bounty your land produces. GETTING STARTED Benefits of pure food Family recreation Local regulations Potential yields and savings RAISING VEGETABLES AND HERBS Garden planning/layout Structures/irrigation Vegetable profiles Planting techniques Composting/healthy soil Seasonal gardening GROWING FRUITS, BERRIES, AND NUTS Planting fruit trees and bushes Fruit profiles Organic pest control Grafting and pruning Harvesting methods RAISING CHICKENS The joy of chickens Collecting eggs Care and feeding tips Other small animals RAISING GOATS Benefits of goat milk Structures/fencing Care and feeding tips Other large animals BEEKEEPING Benefits of beekeeping Care and harvesting Building hives Collecting honey HARVEST HOME Canning/drying/freezing Making beer, wine, cider Making jerky, sausage Making jams, jellies Pickling/salting/smoking Building root cellars

Twelve months to self-sufficiency! This fully updated second edition of the popular Weekend Homesteader series includes exciting, short projects that you can use to dip your toes into the vast ocean of homesteading without getting overwhelmed. If you need to fit homesteading into a few hours each weekend and would like to have fun while doing it, these projects will be right up your alley, whether you live on a forty-acre farm, a postage-stamp lawn in suburbia, or a high rise. The April volume includes the following projects: * Find room to homestead * Survey your site * Plan your summer garden * Start a no-till garden with a kill mulch The second edition has been revised and expanded to match the paperback, with extra photos and feedback from weekend homesteaders just like you, plus permaculture-related avenues for the more advanced homesteader to explore.

For individuals that are trying to figure out how to live a more self sufficient lifestyle "Homesteading and Self Sufficiency Guide for Beginners" is the perfect book to read. It not only highlights what it means to really be self sufficient but also explains all of the benefits that can be accrued from that sort of lifestyle. Not many people even know what it means to be a homesteader but this book explains all of that and more. After reading this book persons can decide how much of a self sufficient lifestyle they want to live.

Get Your Way Out Of Financial Crisis and Start Living The Simple Way of Life You've Always Dreamed Of Through Homesteading NOW! The city life offers many opportunities for work and leisure. It lures many people in and keeps them satisfied - but sometimes, only for a while. Most people are fine with the hustle and bustle of big cities. They move around the city, hustling to do more, earn more, get more. However, there are those who merely yearn for the sound of grass in the field and the bright shining stars at night. For some people, yearning for these things is mundane and impractical. But these people do not see the value of living a simple life with nature and eating healthy organic food. In this book, you will discover that homesteading is the key to financial independence. For some, it was the key to escaping debt and financial problems. You will discover that homesteading is a great source of income for your whole family. This book will teach you important aspects of homesteading that all beginners should know. Contains detailed explanation about procedures This book explains every procedure in detail so that you can do them properly in your homestead. Contains descriptive pictures Every procedure in this book contains pictures that help guide you through the procedures. Contains easy procedures for beginners The steps and procedures included in this book are all designed for beginners. These procedures are basic and are aimed to get make your homestead running as quickly as possible. Covers the most important areas of homesteading This book covers the majority of homesteading procedures that are important for a beginner. The ideas presented in this book are the most productive and the fastest producer of income. If you buy this book, you will discover that there is a way out of any financial crisis. That way is through homesteading. Here Are Some of the simple and efficient things You Will Achieve through this Book:- Raising Backyard Livestock Planting Vegetables, Fruit Trees, and Crops Food Preservation Techniques Making Your Own Cleaning Supplies and Beauty Products Crafting, Energy, Feng Shui and Much More! Even Included Is Your Own "Homesteader's Action Plan" Get your copy today!How long more are you going to let the stress of a day-to-day job overwhelm You!?, take the first step towards a simpler way of life that DEEP down YOU KNOW YOU DESERVE and GET this book TODAY !

Discover how to start your homesteading journey the right away... and avoid making expensive beginner's mistakes. Are you thinking about moving to a country homestead, but have no idea how to start planning? Do you want to raise your level of self-sufficiency, but live in a small city apartment and don't know how to do it? Just imagine what it would be like if you didn't have to rely on municipal power or water grids (or pay those expensive bills every month). Not to mention the joy and health benefits of growing your own organic food, instead of being forced to buy supermarket food infused with dangerous chemicals and pesticides. Does this sound like a lot of work? You're right. It is. Planning your homestead journey can take weeks, or even months if you're a complete beginner. You would have to read numerous books, research the farthest corners of the Internet, and spend thousands of dollars on consultations. And even after all that planning, there are no guarantees that you wouldn't miss something crucial... something that would make a huge dent in your budget and make you regret starting this blasted thing in the first place. That's how it goes for most first-time homesteaders -- they make mistakes, lose money, learn from the experience, and spend more money to make it right. If you don't want to be one of them, you've come to the right place. You don't have to plan everything yourself. Actually, you don't have to plan anything yourself. We've done it for you. In The Homesteading Encyclopedia, you will discover: A diverse range of different ways to live your homesteading dream, even if you can't afford moving to the country The best US states to live in when homesteading or going off-the-grid A complete guide to utility options for homesteaders, including renewable energy and water sources Exactly how you can avoid making expensive beginner's mistakes when planning your homesteading paradise Different ways to become completely food independent -- even if you don't own a lot of garden space How to deal with medical emergencies when you live in an isolated area Types of homestead properties (and how to choose the right one for yourself) How to become a homesteader on a small budget And much more. No matter your motivation, financial situation, or living arrangements, homesteading is a great option for anyone who wants to gain any level of independence -- whether that's a small taste or complete control of your lifestyle. Even if you live in a city apartment, this book will spark your imagination, and show you how to make the most of what you have to become thoroughly self-sufficient. If you want to discover how to plan your homestead flawlessly, this book is a must-have!

Practical advice and hands-on projects for the self-sufficient family In an increasingly digital world, families are looking for ways to deepen their connection to one another and to the land. The Family Homestead is a guide to a simpler life, one that integrates children into the daily work of creating a sustainable homestead. From gardening and cooking, to herbalism and natural crafts, The Family Homestead shares stories and hands-on projects that will deepen relationships and build self-sufficiency skills. Teri Page, author of the popular Homestead Honey blog, moved with her husband across country with young children to build their off-the-grid homestead on raw land. Together, they garden, forage, preserve foods, raise chickens, homeschool, and so much more. Perfect for homeschooling families or anyone working with or raising kids, readers will learn how to involve children in dozens of homesteading projects. Learn how to: Dye cloth with plant-based dyes Make beeswax candles Construct a rain barrel Hatch chicks Create a worm farm Grow giant pumpkins Make butter in a mason jar Make homemade herbal soda And so much more!

Self Sufficient Living - A Beginners Guide To Self Sufficient Living and HomesteadingWould you like to know how you can live a more Self Sufficient Life?Sustainable living is often associated with off the grid communities and remote homesteads, but for those of us not fortunate enough to have a few acres of land at our disposable, there are still many options available through which we can lead more a more self-sufficient way of life and reduce our personal impact on the environment. After all, it's not only up to big corporations to make a difference, each person alive today bears some responsibility for the fate of our planet. Environmental concerns aside, all of the topics covered by this book can save you money, improve your quality of life and even become enjoyable hobbies. There is a sense of freedom and self-determination from producing your own food, or energy, and reducing your consumption that many of us do not get the chance to appreciate in our modern ways of life. There is a perception that to take these steps towards a greener way of life requires time, space and money that is not available to the majority of us that live busy, urban lives. However, this is not necessarily the case; many of the measures mentioned in the chapters to come need not be expensive or time consuming. The feeling of independence and satisfaction that these projects provide cannot be measured in financial terms alone. The aim of this book is to help you determine which green technologies would work best for you, and to impart a fair understanding of the work and costs involved for each oneHere's a Preview of what's inside Introduction Self Sufficient Living Beer, Wine and Spirits Mushrooms, Nuts and Berries Fruit and Vegetables Jars, Cans and Racks Sun, Wind and Rain Conservation and much more! Download your copy today to receive all of this information. Just Scroll to the top of the page and select the Buy ButtonTags: Self Sufficient Living, Self Sustaining, Self Sufficient, Homesteading, Self Sustained, Self Sufficiency, Self Sufficient Lifestyle, Self Sufficency, Homesteading Self Sufficiency, Homesteading For Beginners, Self Sustainability, Homesteading Books, Self Sufficient Living, Self Sustaining, Self Sufficient, Homesteading, Self Sustained, Self Sufficiency, Self Sufficient Lifestyle, Self Sufficency, Homesteading Self Sufficiency, Homesteading For Beginners, Self Sustainability, Homesteading Books