Book Review: Backyard Homesteading

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Backyard Homesteading: A Back-to-Basics Guide to Self-Sufficiency

First things I noticed about this book, Made in the USA and printed on recycled paper!  YES!

Second, if I wasn't already working my own backyard homestead I would definitely be inspired to start!  The book is an easy read with plenty of illustrations.  I learn best by reading and then seeing so this book is a must.  

After reading the section on Growing Fruit, Berries and Nuts I'm thinking about adding a dwarf fruit tree (which can be grown in a container) and Blueberries (which require acidic soil).

Beekeeping? Check!
Backyard Chickens? Check!
Goats? Check!

A modern backyard homestead book would not be complete without a section on canning.  An extra treat I found in Backyard Homesteading is a section on brewing beer and making wine. 

Backyard Homesteading may not be as in-depth as Carla Emery's Encyclopedia of Country Living (more on that later!) but it's a great starter for urban homesteaders.