The Beginner's Guide to Backyard Homesteading

Farm to table takes on new meaning with this comprehensive beginner’s guide to creating a backyard homestead. Learn how to convert your yard into a sustainable and self-reliant space that reduces waste and puts food on your plate. Filled with practical advice and straightforward lessons, you’ll soon see how feasible it is to keep poultry or can fruit you’ve grown. Whether you have a tiny plot or a large estate, The Beginner’s Guide to Backyard Homesteading demonstrates that anyone can start living off their land. This homesteading book offers up indispensable tips and tricks, including- Project action plans-Kick-starting your homesteading journey is a breeze with action plans that help you break down necessary materials, project costs, monthly goals, and more. Seasonal timelines-Knowing what to plant and when is crucial to your success. These precise timelines reveal the ideal schedules for everything from starting seedlings to harvesting honey. Exhaustive instructions-Learn how to build the infrastructure you need with easy-to-follow directions. You’ll find yourself constructing raised beds and planting fruit trees in no time. Jump into a more sustainable, affordable, and fulfilling lifestyle with The Beginner’s Guide to Backyard Homesteading.

Author Biography

LISA LOMBARDO is a full-time gardener, homesteader, and author with a background in horticulture and landscape design. She grew up on a homestead and has raised her own food on urban, suburban, and rural lots for more than 30 years.