Author: Sue Robishaw
Publisher: Manytracks
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Practical guide to homesteading, rural living and backwoods survival as told through a fictional couple's experiences in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Features solar heating and food preparation, building earth sheltered housing, and organic gardening and food preparation.
Homesteading Adventures
Author: Sue Robishaw
Publisher: Manytracks
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Practical guide to homesteading, rural living and backwoods survival as told through a fictional couple's experiences in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Features solar heating and food preparation, building earth sheltered housing, and organic gardening and food preparation.
Publisher: Manytracks
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Practical guide to homesteading, rural living and backwoods survival as told through a fictional couple's experiences in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Features solar heating and food preparation, building earth sheltered housing, and organic gardening and food preparation.
The Homestead
The Dreamer's Homestead Garden
Author: Sophia Hall
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Do you want free, healthy food for the rest of your life - without wanting to tear your hair out in the process? You're too busy. You don't have enough land to start a homestead garden. You don't think you fit the mold of a homesteader. There are a thousand reasons not to start your homestead garden, but none of them are good enough. You don't need a lot of land, you don't need a lot of money, and you certainly don't need a lot of time to become self-sufficient. What if I told you that you CAN still work your 9-5, you CAN still have the same comfortable life, and you CAN still live in the same place? You've been dreaming about homesteading for a while; when will you make it a reality? Growing your own food can seem daunting with the never-ending flood of information online, so I made a streamlined, step-by-step guide to creating a serious homestead garden operation. In the Dreamer's Homestead Garden, you will discover:How to grow more food than you can ever eat, even if everything you touch diesSimple garden construction projects that will make your homestead self-sustainingEverything you need to know from buying seeds to pulling weedsSimplified gardening instructions that won't make you throw down your tools in frustrationA scientific and no-BS approach to grow food like weeds even if you live in the desertDIY Projects to build out your garden without breaking the bankThe biggest mistake killing your homestead The reason you struggled to make a thriving garden in the past is because the information out there is a confusing mess. I have taken a scientific and experience-driven approach and condensed everything you need to know into just 6 sections. All you need to do is follow along and watch your backyard turn into a grocery store. Homesteading is all about making life simpler, so why do we make it so hard? Even if you kill everything you look at - you could have a garden that will feed the entire neighborhood.If you want to simplify your life and start your homesteading adventure, scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button now!
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Do you want free, healthy food for the rest of your life - without wanting to tear your hair out in the process? You're too busy. You don't have enough land to start a homestead garden. You don't think you fit the mold of a homesteader. There are a thousand reasons not to start your homestead garden, but none of them are good enough. You don't need a lot of land, you don't need a lot of money, and you certainly don't need a lot of time to become self-sufficient. What if I told you that you CAN still work your 9-5, you CAN still have the same comfortable life, and you CAN still live in the same place? You've been dreaming about homesteading for a while; when will you make it a reality? Growing your own food can seem daunting with the never-ending flood of information online, so I made a streamlined, step-by-step guide to creating a serious homestead garden operation. In the Dreamer's Homestead Garden, you will discover:How to grow more food than you can ever eat, even if everything you touch diesSimple garden construction projects that will make your homestead self-sustainingEverything you need to know from buying seeds to pulling weedsSimplified gardening instructions that won't make you throw down your tools in frustrationA scientific and no-BS approach to grow food like weeds even if you live in the desertDIY Projects to build out your garden without breaking the bankThe biggest mistake killing your homestead The reason you struggled to make a thriving garden in the past is because the information out there is a confusing mess. I have taken a scientific and experience-driven approach and condensed everything you need to know into just 6 sections. All you need to do is follow along and watch your backyard turn into a grocery store. Homesteading is all about making life simpler, so why do we make it so hard? Even if you kill everything you look at - you could have a garden that will feed the entire neighborhood.If you want to simplify your life and start your homesteading adventure, scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button now!
Urban Homesteading
Author: Rachel Kaplan
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 161608054X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
A comprehensive and inspiring guide to self-reliance, sustainability, and green living for city dwellers. Read it and..
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 161608054X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
A comprehensive and inspiring guide to self-reliance, sustainability, and green living for city dwellers. Read it and..
The New Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency
Author: John Seymour
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 024147762X
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
Embrace off-grid green living with the bestselling classic guide to a more sustainable way of life, now with a brand new foreword from Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. John Seymour has inspired thousands to make more responsible, enriching, and eco-friendly choices with his advice on living sustainably. The New Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency offers step-by-step instructions on everything from chopping trees to harnessing solar power; from growing fruit and vegetables, and preserving and pickling your harvest, to baking bread, brewing beer, and making cheese. Seymour shows you how to live off the land, running your own smallholding or homestead, keeping chickens, and raising (and butchering) livestock. In a world of mass production, intensive farming, and food miles, Seymour's words offer an alternative: a celebration of the joy of investing time, labour, and love into the things we need. While we aren't all be able to move to the countryside, we can appreciate the need to eat food that has been grown ethically or create things we can cherish, using skills that have been handed down through generations. With refreshed, retro-style illustrations and a brand-new foreword by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, this new edition of Seymour's classic title is a balm for anyone who has ever sought solace away from the madness of modern life.
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 024147762X
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
Embrace off-grid green living with the bestselling classic guide to a more sustainable way of life, now with a brand new foreword from Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. John Seymour has inspired thousands to make more responsible, enriching, and eco-friendly choices with his advice on living sustainably. The New Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency offers step-by-step instructions on everything from chopping trees to harnessing solar power; from growing fruit and vegetables, and preserving and pickling your harvest, to baking bread, brewing beer, and making cheese. Seymour shows you how to live off the land, running your own smallholding or homestead, keeping chickens, and raising (and butchering) livestock. In a world of mass production, intensive farming, and food miles, Seymour's words offer an alternative: a celebration of the joy of investing time, labour, and love into the things we need. While we aren't all be able to move to the countryside, we can appreciate the need to eat food that has been grown ethically or create things we can cherish, using skills that have been handed down through generations. With refreshed, retro-style illustrations and a brand-new foreword by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, this new edition of Seymour's classic title is a balm for anyone who has ever sought solace away from the madness of modern life.
Off Grid and Free
Author: Ron Melchiore
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781927685204
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Off Grid and Free: My Path to the Wilderness is the story of the journey Ron Melchiore undertook as a young man from the city, first to homesteading in northern Maine and then to living in the bush of northern Saskatchewan. He has lived off grid since approximately 1980 and speaks candidly about the joys and the tribulations of his chosen lifestyle. In this adventure, Ron shares the diversity of his experiences in an easy-to-read, humorous, and sometimes harrowing narrative. The book includes his hiking of the 2,100 mile Appalachian Trail in winter, bicycling across the United States, homesteading off grid, the terror of being surrounded by a wildfire, surprise encounters with bears, and more. For readers with an outdoors spirit, people with an off grid and self-sufficiency bent, and dreamers who like to read about adventure, Ron hopes to inspire others to "take the road less traveled."
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781927685204
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Off Grid and Free: My Path to the Wilderness is the story of the journey Ron Melchiore undertook as a young man from the city, first to homesteading in northern Maine and then to living in the bush of northern Saskatchewan. He has lived off grid since approximately 1980 and speaks candidly about the joys and the tribulations of his chosen lifestyle. In this adventure, Ron shares the diversity of his experiences in an easy-to-read, humorous, and sometimes harrowing narrative. The book includes his hiking of the 2,100 mile Appalachian Trail in winter, bicycling across the United States, homesteading off grid, the terror of being surrounded by a wildfire, surprise encounters with bears, and more. For readers with an outdoors spirit, people with an off grid and self-sufficiency bent, and dreamers who like to read about adventure, Ron hopes to inspire others to "take the road less traveled."
Homestead Survival
Author: Marty Raney
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593420691
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
A practical guide to self-sufficient and sustainable living from the star of Homestead Rescue. Do you wish for a more resilient, sustainable, and empowered way of providing for your family in uncertain times? Are you worried about unreliable power grids, uncertain water supplies, or overly complex food chains? Veteran homesteader and star of Discovery's Homestead Rescue Marty Raney shares a big-picture vision of how ordinary families can become radically resilient homesteaders: powering, feeding, and caring for themselves through their own efforts, and on their own land. This book will guide you to: • buy land with the natural resources to build and feed a homestead • go off grid with your own power and water systems • design a greenhouse that will keep growing even when it’s snowing • confidently defend your home against all threats—grizzlies, forest fires, flash floods, and financial challenges Resources are only going to get more scarce. Raney will teach you to find food where others see dirt, and to build a home where others see empty land. He will inspire you to forge your own homestead dream and strengthen your family for all challenges to come.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593420691
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
A practical guide to self-sufficient and sustainable living from the star of Homestead Rescue. Do you wish for a more resilient, sustainable, and empowered way of providing for your family in uncertain times? Are you worried about unreliable power grids, uncertain water supplies, or overly complex food chains? Veteran homesteader and star of Discovery's Homestead Rescue Marty Raney shares a big-picture vision of how ordinary families can become radically resilient homesteaders: powering, feeding, and caring for themselves through their own efforts, and on their own land. This book will guide you to: • buy land with the natural resources to build and feed a homestead • go off grid with your own power and water systems • design a greenhouse that will keep growing even when it’s snowing • confidently defend your home against all threats—grizzlies, forest fires, flash floods, and financial challenges Resources are only going to get more scarce. Raney will teach you to find food where others see dirt, and to build a home where others see empty land. He will inspire you to forge your own homestead dream and strengthen your family for all challenges to come.
The Backyard Homestead
Author: Carleen Madigan
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1603425144
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1603425144
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
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.
Dreamers & Defenders
Author:
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 9780803291560
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
In Dreamers and Defenders Douglas H. Strong relates the triumphs and defeats of twelve environmentalists from Henry David Thoreau to Barry Commoner. Their biographies form the dramatic and ongoing story of the conservationømovement in America. Beginning with Thoreau, Frederick Law Olmsted, and George Perkins Marsh, Strong shows that conservation enjoyed the support of a few writers and scientists even in the heyday of land development in the mid-nineteenth century. Later chapters are devoted to John Wesley Powell, who after the Civil War attempted to introduce enlightened land policies in the arid West; Gifford Pinchot, Theodore Roosevelt's chief forester; ]ohn Muir, who popularized the gospel of wilderness preservation; Stephen Mather, who launched the National Park Service; and Aldo Leopold, advocate of an ethical attitude toward the land. Other chapters deal with Harold Ickes, who as Franklin D. Roosevelt's secretary of the interior spurred conservation efforts and encouraged economic recovery from the Great Depression; David Brower, the controversial executive director of the Sierra Club; and Rachel Carson and Barry Commoner, who alerted Americans to the dangers of an environment increasingly polluted by toxic chemicals.
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 9780803291560
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
In Dreamers and Defenders Douglas H. Strong relates the triumphs and defeats of twelve environmentalists from Henry David Thoreau to Barry Commoner. Their biographies form the dramatic and ongoing story of the conservationømovement in America. Beginning with Thoreau, Frederick Law Olmsted, and George Perkins Marsh, Strong shows that conservation enjoyed the support of a few writers and scientists even in the heyday of land development in the mid-nineteenth century. Later chapters are devoted to John Wesley Powell, who after the Civil War attempted to introduce enlightened land policies in the arid West; Gifford Pinchot, Theodore Roosevelt's chief forester; ]ohn Muir, who popularized the gospel of wilderness preservation; Stephen Mather, who launched the National Park Service; and Aldo Leopold, advocate of an ethical attitude toward the land. Other chapters deal with Harold Ickes, who as Franklin D. Roosevelt's secretary of the interior spurred conservation efforts and encouraged economic recovery from the Great Depression; David Brower, the controversial executive director of the Sierra Club; and Rachel Carson and Barry Commoner, who alerted Americans to the dangers of an environment increasingly polluted by toxic chemicals.
The Virginia Homestead
Author: Barrett Williams
Publisher: Barrett Williams
ISBN:
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
**Discover the Secrets of Sustainable Living in "The Virginia Homestead"** Are you yearning for a life that's closer to nature, more self-sufficient, and sustainably mindful? "The Virginia Homestead" is your ultimate guide to embracing the homesteading lifestyle in the heart of Virginia. Whether you're a novice yearning to sow your first garden or a seasoned homesteader looking to fine-tune your techniques, this eBook has everything you need to transform your vision into reality. **Unlock the Benefits of Self-Sufficiency** Begin with a deep dive into the principles of sustainable living, learning how to reduce your environmental footprint while enhancing your quality of life. Explore the unique advantages of a Virginia homestead and discover how you can thrive with the land. **Comprehensive Planning and Design** Choose the perfect location for your homestead, navigate zoning laws with ease, and design a layout that scales to your needs, whether big or small. Learn about vital water management techniques like rainwater harvesting, irrigation, and sustainable well systems. **Cultivate a Healthy Homestead** Master soil health and nutrient management with detailed instructions on composting, organic fertilizers, crop rotation, and more. Turn your plot into a thriving, pesticide-free garden using organic gardening techniques and permaculture practices that support biodiversity. **Harness Renewable Energy** Step-by-step guides on integrating solar, wind, and micro-hydro power systems will set you on a path to energy independence. Evaluate the benefits of off-grid vs. grid-tied systems to find what suits you best. **Eco-Friendly Living** From building your home with sustainable materials to employing natural insulation and green roofing solutions, this book covers all aspects of creating an energy-efficient, eco-friendly living space. **Preserve Your Harvest** Learn the time-honored techniques of canning, pickling, dehydrating, and root cellaring to keep your produce fresh and delicious throughout the year. Get practical tips on making your own jams and preserves. **Sustainable Livestock and Natural Remedies** Raise chickens, goats, pigs, and bees with methods that respect the animals and the environment. Grow medicinal herbs, concoct herbal remedies, and create natural skincare products to enhance your wellbeing. **Engage with the Community** Build a network of like-minded homesteaders, participate in farmers markets, and establish barter systems. Share your skills and knowledge through workshops and community events, fostering a robust homestead community. **Ensure Safety and Preparedness** Secure your homestead with proper fencing, safe food storage, and emergency preparedness plans. Keep your family safe with comprehensive fire safety measures and protocols. "The Virginia Homestead" is more than just a guide; it's your compass to a fulfilling, self-sufficient life rooted in harmony with nature. Embrace the journey toward sustainable living and watch your homestead grow and flourish. Start your adventure today!
Publisher: Barrett Williams
ISBN:
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
**Discover the Secrets of Sustainable Living in "The Virginia Homestead"** Are you yearning for a life that's closer to nature, more self-sufficient, and sustainably mindful? "The Virginia Homestead" is your ultimate guide to embracing the homesteading lifestyle in the heart of Virginia. Whether you're a novice yearning to sow your first garden or a seasoned homesteader looking to fine-tune your techniques, this eBook has everything you need to transform your vision into reality. **Unlock the Benefits of Self-Sufficiency** Begin with a deep dive into the principles of sustainable living, learning how to reduce your environmental footprint while enhancing your quality of life. Explore the unique advantages of a Virginia homestead and discover how you can thrive with the land. **Comprehensive Planning and Design** Choose the perfect location for your homestead, navigate zoning laws with ease, and design a layout that scales to your needs, whether big or small. Learn about vital water management techniques like rainwater harvesting, irrigation, and sustainable well systems. **Cultivate a Healthy Homestead** Master soil health and nutrient management with detailed instructions on composting, organic fertilizers, crop rotation, and more. Turn your plot into a thriving, pesticide-free garden using organic gardening techniques and permaculture practices that support biodiversity. **Harness Renewable Energy** Step-by-step guides on integrating solar, wind, and micro-hydro power systems will set you on a path to energy independence. Evaluate the benefits of off-grid vs. grid-tied systems to find what suits you best. **Eco-Friendly Living** From building your home with sustainable materials to employing natural insulation and green roofing solutions, this book covers all aspects of creating an energy-efficient, eco-friendly living space. **Preserve Your Harvest** Learn the time-honored techniques of canning, pickling, dehydrating, and root cellaring to keep your produce fresh and delicious throughout the year. Get practical tips on making your own jams and preserves. **Sustainable Livestock and Natural Remedies** Raise chickens, goats, pigs, and bees with methods that respect the animals and the environment. Grow medicinal herbs, concoct herbal remedies, and create natural skincare products to enhance your wellbeing. **Engage with the Community** Build a network of like-minded homesteaders, participate in farmers markets, and establish barter systems. Share your skills and knowledge through workshops and community events, fostering a robust homestead community. **Ensure Safety and Preparedness** Secure your homestead with proper fencing, safe food storage, and emergency preparedness plans. Keep your family safe with comprehensive fire safety measures and protocols. "The Virginia Homestead" is more than just a guide; it's your compass to a fulfilling, self-sufficient life rooted in harmony with nature. Embrace the journey toward sustainable living and watch your homestead grow and flourish. Start your adventure today!