The Beginner’s Guide to Sustainable Homesteading is a great introduction to all aspects of starting on the journey to creating your own homestead. It covers choosing the right property for your needs, laying out your homestead, starting a garden and raising animals.
Excerpts from the book:
"What I have come to realize, and what I would advise anyone who wonders if homesteading is for them, if they can “do it”, if this deep-rooted dream of theirs is possible is this: You CAN do it. And along the way, you’ll not just learn the ins and outs of gardening and animal husbandry. You’ll learn and experience grace, humility, patience, awe, connection, unconditional love, loss, and grief."
"When you picture your homestead, do you see a flurry of animal tails and snouts and wings? Most homesteaders will try their hand at raising animals, whether for food for themselves or to sell at a farmer’s market. Animals can save you lots of money and bring additional income to the farm, so they’re a great investment, even if you won’t be eating them yourself."
"Ideally, when you venture into the exciting world of homesteading, you’ll have thousands of dollars to invest into any property, and plenty of time to invest as well. We all know that this is rarely the case for anyone, and it seems that especially for homesteaders, it can be difficult getting started, especially with limited funds. Here are a few workable options...."
Excerpts from the book:
"What I have come to realize, and what I would advise anyone who wonders if homesteading is for them, if they can “do it”, if this deep-rooted dream of theirs is possible is this: You CAN do it. And along the way, you’ll not just learn the ins and outs of gardening and animal husbandry. You’ll learn and experience grace, humility, patience, awe, connection, unconditional love, loss, and grief."
"When you picture your homestead, do you see a flurry of animal tails and snouts and wings? Most homesteaders will try their hand at raising animals, whether for food for themselves or to sell at a farmer’s market. Animals can save you lots of money and bring additional income to the farm, so they’re a great investment, even if you won’t be eating them yourself."
"Ideally, when you venture into the exciting world of homesteading, you’ll have thousands of dollars to invest into any property, and plenty of time to invest as well. We all know that this is rarely the case for anyone, and it seems that especially for homesteaders, it can be difficult getting started, especially with limited funds. Here are a few workable options...."
