Backyard Farming: Homesteading: The Complete Guide to Self-Sufficiency

Any home can be a sustainable homestead--whether you’re in the country, city, or suburbs!

Everything you need to know about backyard homesteading--from planning and development to growing, preserving, and preparing your own food.

Successfully turn your rural property, suburban home, or urban dwelling into a productive food oasis! Whether you have 100 acres of open land or an apartment terrace, Backyard Farming: Homesteading takes the guesswork out of backyard farming and offers a comprehensive primer for anyone looking to grow their own food.

With detailed instructions and informative photographs, Kim Pezzawalks you step by step through the process of planning and implementing your sustainable lifestyle. You will learn:

- What to look for when considering properties for backyard farming
- How to develop your property into a homestead, regardless of size and space
- Which varieties of produce and livestock are easiest for beginners
- The differences between living off-grid and urban and rural homesteading
- How to run a homestead that’s functional--and makes money
- Delicious recipes using produce from your own farm
- And many more tips to help you achieve success!

More than ever, people everywhere are returning to the farming lifestyle. Backyard Farming: Homesteading is your first big step to joining the growing movement of homemakers looking for a healthier, happier way of life--and it starts right in your own backyard.

Kim Pezza grew up among orchards and dairy and beef farms having lived most of her life in the Finger Lakes region. She has raised pigs, poultry and game birds, rabbits and goats, and is experienced in growing herbs and vegetables. In her spare time, Kim also teaches workshops in a variety of areas, from art and simple computers for seniors, to making herb butter, oils, and vinegars. She continues to learn new techniques and skills and is currently looking to turn her grandparents’ 1800s farm into a small, working homestead.