Download or read book Backyard Homesteading written by David Toht and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2017-04-01 with total page 523 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book Homesteading written by Abigail Gehring and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For readers who want to shrink their carbon footprint, save money, and eat homegrown food whenever possible, this large, fully-illustrated guide--and companion to the bestseller "Back to Basics"--provides the basics of living a good, clean life.

Download or read book The Ultimate Homesteading Basics Guide for Beginners written by Lucy Johnson and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-10-14 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn How to Build Your Homestead Today!Regularly priced at $12.99. Get at a special price of only $9.99! This book contains tried and tested techniques on how to become a reliable, self-sufficient homesteader. As you go through the chapters in this book, you will learn about what it takes to find a place for your dream homestead, or create a self-sufficient home even if you reside in an urban or suburban area. If you have always wanted to learn the basics of vegetable gardening, or if you wished you had more ideas on how to start an herb garden, then you've found the right book! You will also get to know more about keeping egg-laying hens in your backyard, or in a proper coop on your homestead. In addition, the book will teach you the basics of goat raising and milking. You will soon find yourself equipped with enough knowledge to conquer the challenge of creating your own homestead! You're about to discover how to... Become a self-sufficient individual, raise organic crops and healthy livestock on any size of land, and provide your family and friends with premium, homegrown food! This book will change your life, and lead you on the path to becoming more independent, thrift and productive. You will learn about the basics of homesteading, and how to prepare your land for future vegetables and herbs, as well as livestock ranging from small chickens to medium-sized goats. This book will give you plenty of information on how to raise a flock of hens or a herd of goats for your family's consumption, as well as how to prepare garden plots and compost pits. Having and maintaining a homestead can be quite the challenge, but rest assured that you will benefit from fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, meat, eggs and so much more! Once you know the basics of homesteading, you will be able to engage in clearing a piece of land, and going straight to work on your goat pens, chicken coop, vegetable plots, and maybe even some cow or sheep pastures for future expansions. Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... Ideas for Urban and Hybrid Homesteads Tips for Turning Small Backyards into More Productive Spaces Learn How to Prepare Soil for Garden Plots Ideas for Herb Gardening Aquaponics in the Homestead The Basics of the Chicken Coop Incubators and Brooders: Add Healthy Chicks to Your Flock! Building Sturdy Fences and Pens for Your Goat Herd And much, much more! Download your copy today!

Download or read book Backyard Homesteading Second Revised Edition written by David Toht and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Teaches readers how to raise and process their own homemade food and other goods, from vegetables, herbs, and fruit trees to eggs, goat milk, and soap. Includes tips for designing homesteads and building simple backyard projects"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book Homesteading written by Abigail Gehring and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 1271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The companion to the bestseller Back to Basics for country, urban, and suburban folks—now fully updated! Who doesn’t want to shrink their carbon footprint, save money, and eat homegrown food whenever possible? Even readers who are very much on the grid will embrace this large, fully illustrated guide on the basics of living the good, clean life. It’s written with country lovers in mind—even those who currently live in the city. Whether you live in the city, the suburbs, or even the wilderness, there is plenty you can do to improve your life from a green perspective. Got sunlight? Start container gardening. With a few plants, fresh tomato sauce is a real option with your own homegrown fresh tomatoes. Reduce electricity use by eating dinner by candlelight (using homemade candles, of course). Learn to use rainwater to augment water supplies. Make your own soap and hand lotion. Consider keeping chickens for the eggs. From what to eat to supporting sustainable restaurants to avoiding dry cleaning, this book offers information on anything a homesteader needs—and more.

Download or read book The Prairie Homestead Cookbook written by Jill Winger and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jill Winger, creator of the award-winning blog The Prairie Homestead, introduces her debut The Prairie Homestead Cookbook, including 100+ delicious, wholesome recipes made with fresh ingredients to bring the flavors and spirit of homestead cooking to any kitchen table. With a foreword by bestselling author Joel Salatin The Pioneer Woman Cooks meets 100 Days of Real Food, on the Wyoming prairie. While Jill produces much of her own food on her Wyoming ranch, you don’t have to grow all—or even any—of your own food to cook and eat like a homesteader. Jill teaches people how to make delicious traditional American comfort food recipes with whole ingredients and shows that you don’t have to use obscure items to enjoy this lifestyle. And as a busy mother of three, Jill knows how to make recipes easy and delicious for all ages. "Jill takes you on an insightful and delicious journey of becoming a homesteader. This book is packed with so much easy to follow, practical, hands-on information about steps you can take towards integrating homesteading into your life. It is packed full of exciting and mouth-watering recipes and heartwarming stories of her unique adventure into homesteading. These recipes are ones I know I will be using regularly in my kitchen." - Eve Kilcher These 109 recipes include her family’s favorites, with maple-glazed pork chops, butternut Alfredo pasta, and browned butter skillet corn. Jill also shares 17 bonus recipes for homemade sauces, salt rubs, sour cream, and the like—staples that many people are surprised to learn you can make yourself. Beyond these recipes, The Prairie Homestead Cookbook shares the tools and tips Jill has learned from life on the homestead, like how to churn your own butter, feed a family on a budget, and experience all the fulfilling satisfaction of a DIY lifestyle.

Download or read book The Homesteading Handbook written by Abigail R. Gehring and published by Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-05-25 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate guide to self-sufficient living for country, urban, and suburban...

Download or read book Back to Basics written by Abigail Gehring and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2008-04-17 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone who wants to learn basic living skills--and enjoy a healthier, greener, and more self-sufficient lifestyle--need look no further than this eminently useful guide that features hundreds of projects and old-fashioned fun. Full-color and b&w photographs throughout.

Download or read book The Homesteader s Herbal Companion written by Amy K. Fewell and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-04-15 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Homesteader’s Herbal Companion is a beautiful guide for the modern day homesteader. From learning how to incorporate herbs and essential oils around your home, to learning how to enhance your family’s health and well-being, this book is the go-to resource for those wishing to live a more natural homesteading lifestyle. This book takes readers through the basics of herbalism, including the different types of herbs and their uses. It also breaks down how herbs are used in tinctures, salves, essential oils, and infused oils. You’ll learn how to efficiently incorporate herbs into your lifestyle, creating your own herbal remedy cabinet for yourself and for your livestock as well. And through encouragement and evidence-based information, you’ll be confident using herbs, cooking with herbs, and sharing your herbal products with your friends and family. With an array of beautiful photos and easy to read terminology, just about any homesteader, new or seasoned, can learn from The Homesteader’s Herbal Companion, and finally feel comfortable incorporating the many wonderful qualities of herbs around their homes and homesteads.

Download or read book Homesteading Basics written by Gaia Rodale and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2014-07-11 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It wasn't so long ago that many households still made their own bread, used their yards for victory gardens, and could take care of themselves in most situations. Those days may be long gone but the homesteading movement is a chance to bring them back. If you are interested in getting back to a time when we knew how to make the things our family needed to survive from scratch and with our own two hands, this introductory guide, “Homesteading Basics: The Beginners Guide to Self-Sufficiency and Sustainable Living in Town or Country” will give you the foundation you need to move toward that goal. We begin by introducing the key principles espoused by most homesteaders – simple living, sustainability, self-sufficiency, and permaculture. Then go on to cover the important topic of sustainably feeding your family. Next, you will learn some of the ways that homesteaders preserve their harvest and some examples of the kinds of skills homesteaders build to become more self sufficient. To round out the guide, we touch on raising livestock and the basics around alternative energy are provided. While many people think that homesteading is only for those who live in rural areas with plots of land, urban and suburban dwellers can be homesteaders too. Throughout the book, the differences between homesteading in a rural area and homesteading in more urban areas are discussed. You'll learn about: • Simple living • Sustainability • Self Sufficiency • Permaculture • Growing different kinds of gardens • Preserving food • Making bread, butter and cheese • Keeping livestock like chickens, goats, and rabbits • Keeping bees • Water conservation • Alternative energy sources that can lead to energy independence If you have ever wondered what it would be like to raise your own eggs, make your own cheese, or grow your own vegetables, this guide is your invitation to explore this way of life. If you're interested in sustainability and/or self-sufficiency, this concise guide gives you the perfect jumping off point to explore just how to do that. Join us and begin moving from thought to action in creating the homesteading lifestyle of your dreams.

Download or read book Homesteading The Ultimate Self sufficiency Guide to Country Living A Comprehensive Homestead Guide to Self sufficiency and Raising Backyard Chickens written by Cornelius Lugo and published by Cornelius Lugo. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The urban homesteading movement is gaining momentum as an increasing number of individuals are embracing the practice of cultivating their own organic produce, crafting essential items from raw materials, engaging with their local communities, and adopting frugal, environmentally-conscious lifestyles. Often referred to as backyard, suburban, or city farming, urban homesteading encompasses a broad spectrum of activities and hobbies that individuals undertake within their personal spaces. These spaces can range from small balconies to expansive suburban plots or even semi-rural acres located near urban areas. You’ll discover in this book: • The powerful techniques to do homesteading. • The 11 essential homesteading skills. • Why expanding your homestead too soon is hurting your progress – and what you need to do instead. • How to get the perfect piece of land without breaking the bank. • The lies that gmo companies tell you about your food. • How to save money with just one simple change in your routine. Are you dreaming of a self-sufficient lifestyle, filled with the joys of gardening, the buzz of beekeeping, and the satisfaction of building your homestead from the ground up? Look no further – our homesteading for beginners is the ultimate guide to turning those dreams into reality! This book is a complete and comprehensive view of homesteading with the end goal to take you from being confused about this life and which way a pitchfork goes to having you walk out of here knowing exactly if this lifestyle is for you and all the considerations you need to do before starting a homestead.

Download or read book Weekend Homesteader April written by Anna Hess and published by Wetknee Books. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Homesteading Basics written by Micheal Walker and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-28 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Getting Your FREE Bonus Download this book, read it to the end and see "BONUS: Your FREE Gift" chapter after the conclusion. Homesteading Basics: (FREE Bonus Included) Top 20 Steps to Produce All the Food on a Quarter Acre Homesteading allows you to live a self-sufficient life. You can enjoy numerous benefits in your state with homesteading. In numerous states, homeowners often take the advantage of homestead exemptions. A homestead exemption allows you to protect the value of your principal residence from property taxes and creditors. A homestead exemption is good for the protection of surviving spouse. If you want to live like a homesteader, you should learn how to grow your own food. It will be the first step to increase your self-sufficiency. Start small, such as initially grow food for your own family and gradually take it to a bigger level. You can earn money by selling excessive produce. If you want to learn how to produce your food on a quarter acre, the "Homesteading Basics: Top 20 Steps to Produce All the Food on a Quarter Acre" can be a right book for you. After reading this book, it will be easy for you to understand the management of produces on a small land. This book offers: Ideas to Start Your Own Quarter Acre Homestead Farm Companion Planting for Homesteading Prepare Compost Soil at Home Tips to Manage Your Home Garden with Combination Planting Download your E book "Homesteading Basics: Top 20 Steps to Produce All the Food on a Quarter Acre" by scrolling up and clicking "Buy Now with 1-Click" button!

Download or read book The Back to Basics Handbook written by Abigail Gehring and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-05-25 with total page 633 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone who wants to learn basic living skills—the kind employed by our forefathers—and adapt them for a better life in the twenty-first century need look no further than this eminently useful, full-color guide. With hundreds of projects, step-by-step sequences, photographs, charts, and illustrations, The Back to Basics Handbook will help you dye your own wool with plant pigments, graft trees, raise chickens, craft a hutch table with hand tools, and make treats such as blueberry peach jam and cheddar cheese. The truly ambitious will find instructions on how to build a log cabin or an adobe brick homestead. More than just practical advice, this is also a book for dreamers— even if you live in a city apartment you will find your imagination sparked, and there’s no reason why you can’t, for example, make a loom and weave a rag rug. Complete with tips for old-fashioned fun (square dancing calls, homemade toys, and kayaking tips), this is the ultimate concise guide to voluntary simplicity.

Download or read book The Backyard Homestead written by Carleen Madigan and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2009-02-11 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide to homesteading provides all the information you need to grow and preserve a sustainable harvest of grains and vegetables; raise animals for meat, eggs, and dairy; and keep honey bees for your sweeter days. With easy-to-follow instructions on canning, drying, and pickling, you’ll enjoy your backyard bounty all winter long. Also available in this series: The Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner, The Backyard Homestead Book of Building Projects, The Backyard Homestead Guide to Raising Farm Animals, and The Backyard Homestead Book of Kitchen Know-How. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.

Download or read book Homesteading From Scratch written by Steven Jones and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-02-21 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Homesteading From Scratch is for people who want to do things differently. The type of people who want to eat real food, grow herbs, make cheese, raise baby animals, hunt mushrooms, pick blackberries, unschool their children, can jelly, ferment kraut, farm organically, connect to nature, live intentionally, and more. Guiding readers from desire to full-blown off-the-grid living—and everything in between—this book covers farming, animal husbandry, food preparation, homeschooling, fiber arts, and even marketing. It provides inspiration from other homesteaders, with operations from small to large, who have made a go of it, outlining their successes and failures throughout the process. It helps to democratize the homesteading movement, by providing “ins” for nearly every level of dedication, from the container gardener to full-time farmers. It provides the knowledge necessary to discover homesteading as a movement and as a lifestyle. Inspired by From Scratch magazine, an online publication devoted to homesteading and intentional living, this book provides readers with continued support and community for information and resources online. This book serves as a reference, as well as a cheerleader, for those who want a bit more control and responsibility over where their food comes from, the things they consume, and how they live their lives.

Download or read book Family Homesteading written by Teri Page and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. Family Homesteading 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, Family Homesteading 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: Forage for wild foods Stock an herbal medicine cabinet Craft beeswax candles Make yogurt Grow veggies from table scraps Raise chickens Tie basic knots And so much more!