num_pages: 368
description: Whether you want to live off the grid in a fully self-sufficient way or just turn your backyard into your own small homestead here is advice on backyard chicken care how to plant a no-till garden that heals the soil composting canning and much more.The Weekend Homesteader is organized by monthso whether its January or June youll find exciting quick-to-do projects that allow you to start your own homestead without getting overwhelmed. If you need to fit homesteading into a few hours each weekend and would like to have fun while doing it these projects will be right up your alley whether you live on a forty-acre farm a postage-stamp lawn in suburbia or a high rise.Permaculture techniques will turn your homestead into a vibrant ecosystem and attract native pollinators while converting our society's waste into high-quality compost and mulch. Meanwhile enjoy the fruits of your labor right away as you learn the basics of cooking and eating seasonally then preserve homegrown produce for later by drying canning freezing or simply filling your kitchen cabinets with storage vegetables.As you become more self-sufficient you'll save seeds prepare for power outages and tear yourself away from a full-time job while building a supportive and like-minded community. You won't be completely eliminating your reliance on the grocery store but you will be plucking low-hanging (and delicious!) fruits out of your own garden by the time all forty-eight projects are complete.
language: English
title: The Weekend Homesteader: A Twelve-Month Guide to Self-Sufficiency
publisher: Skyhorse Publishing