A practical and fully illustrated guide to developing homesteading and self-sufficiency skills, whether you live in the city, suburbs, or countryside. This comprehensive reference covers growing food, preserving harvests, raising chickens, generating energy, crafting, herbal practices, and sustainable living.
Designed for beginners as well as experienced homesteaders, the book offers practical projects and ideas that can be adapted to different homes, gardens, and lifestyles. From container gardening and rainwater use to homemade soap, candles, and sustainable household practices, it provides approachable ways to become more self-reliant.
Product Details
| Feature |
Details |
| Book Title |
Homesteading |
| Author |
Abigail R. Gehring |
| Publisher |
Skyhorse |
| Edition |
Second Edition |
| Publication Date |
October 7, 2014 |
| Language |
English |
| Format |
Print Book |
| Print Length |
464 Pages |
| ISBN-10 |
1629143669 |
| ISBN-13 |
978-1629143668 |
| Item Weight |
3.6 lb |
| Dimensions |
8.5 x 1.2 x 11 in |
What’s Inside
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Home Gardening – Plan and maintain gardens in a variety of spaces
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Container Gardening – Grow vegetables and herbs even with limited space
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Food Production – Learn practical approaches to growing your own food
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Food Preservation & Canning – Preserve homegrown produce for later use
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Keeping Chickens – Explore the basics of raising chickens for eggs
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Energy & Sustainability – Reduce energy use and explore alternative energy concepts
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Rainwater Use – Learn ways to incorporate collected rainwater into household and gardening practices
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Homemade Products – Make items such as candles, soap, and hand lotion
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Herbal Skills – Explore herbal teas and traditional plant-based practices
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Crafting – Develop practical hands-on skills and homemade projects
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Urban Homesteading – Adapt homesteading concepts to apartments, rooftops, and community gardens
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Sustainable Living – Explore practical ways to reduce waste and make responsible use of resources
Gardening Basics
The gardening section covers important factors that influence plant growth, including:
- Light requirements
- Day length
- Temperature
- Cold tolerance
- Heat tolerance
- Water requirements
- Soil conditions
- Soil pH
- Plant selection
- Soil preparation
- Weed management
- Garden pests
- Organic gardening
- Growing plants in urban environments
Key Features
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464-page comprehensive homesteading reference
- Fully illustrated practical guide
- Suitable for urban, suburban, and rural households
- Covers gardening, food preservation, chickens, energy, crafts, and herbal skills
- Includes practical projects and sustainable-living ideas
- Helps readers develop self-sufficiency skills at different levels
- Adaptable to small spaces as well as larger properties
- Useful for beginners and experienced homesteaders
About the Author
Abigail R. Gehring is the author of numerous books covering homesteading, country living, and practical self-sufficiency. She has written titles including The Homesteading Handbook and The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Country Living.
Ideal For
- Beginning homesteaders
- Gardeners
- DIY enthusiasts
- Urban homesteaders
- Backyard growers
- Sustainability-minded households
- Readers interested in self-sufficiency
- Anyone learning traditional household and gardening skills
