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The Ultimate Backyard Homesteading Guide for Beginners

Basic Composting, Small Space Gardening, and Kitchen Delight Creations to Cultivate a Self-Sufficient Lifestyle.

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The Ultimate Backyard Homesteading Guide for Beginners

By: City Garden Press
Narrated by: Kirstin Callbeck
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Transform Your Urban Space into a Thriving Homestead—No Experience Needed!

Turn your backyard, balcony, or tiny space into a haven of growth, resilience, and sustainability. This guide is packed with practical strategies for busy families to maximize small spaces, save money, and embrace eco-friendly living.

Inside, you'll discover:

Easy gardening tips for beginners.

  • Budget-friendly ways to start your homestead.
  • Natural pest control methods.
  • Food preservation techniques for small kitchens.
  • Kid-friendly homesteading projects.
  • How to keep chickens in urban backyards.

Whether you’re short on time, space, or experience, this book offers simple, actionable steps to help your family thrive. Start your urban homesteading journey today!

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Beginner Friendly Guidance • Practical Gardening Tips • Budget Conscious Advice • Easy Digestible Sections
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I’ve always wanted to try homesteading but didn’t know where to begin. This book gave me enough to get going without feeling overwhelmed. I started with a small container garden and some basic composting, and it’s been surprisingly fun. I appreciated the straightforward tone—no fluff, just tips that actually work in a small space. It’s made me more confident about trying new things in the yard and kitchen. If you’re curious but unsure, this is a solid starting point.

Helped Me Start Small and Grow

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Complete guide to build a backyard homesteading. i was curious about the homesteading concept. This book was a great source to understand how coupling vegetables/ fruits help each other grow. Other topics that I did not expect to find was the make of compost, natural cleaners. it was box of Pandora. Of all the topics, i loved the natural cleaners.

Complete guide to build a backyard homesteading

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I live in a small suburban space, but this guide proved I don’t need acres to start living more sustainably. The composting tips were super beginner-friendly, and I’ve already got a few herbs and veggies going. What surprised me most were the kitchen projects—fun, easy, and actually useful. It’s practical without being overwhelming, and it made me excited to keep going. If you’re craving a simpler, more self-sufficient lifestyle, this book totally gets it.

Made Me Feel Like a Homesteader Without Owning

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I plan to build a homesteading garden for my wife and kids. The garden needs nutrition, water, and fresh ideas to do it right. This audiobook is for kids and parents so they can work together to organize their small-space gardening and other activities. The author teaches us how to save money with many eco-friendly and financial guides. One example is choosing the right seeds; food waste and preservation techniques for a small kitchen are essential. Helpful tips and great ideas.

Backyard stead guide lifestyle

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As someone about to buy a house with a small backyard, this book has me so excited to get started! It breaks everything down into simple, doable steps—even for someone with zero experience like me. I love the budget-friendly tips, beginner gardening advice, and creative ways to use small spaces. The idea of growing food, preserving it, and even keeping chickens in my own yard feels totally possible now. This guide is the perfect inspiration for turning my future backyard into a mini homestead!

Excited to get started!

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I learned so much listening to this audiobook. I am now incredibly motivated and excited to get started. I thought the concepts were well explained and the directions were clear and easy to follow. Can’t wait to get started.

Everything you need to know!

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The guide provides clear, simple instructions on composting, gardening in small spaces, and creating kitchen delights. I love how it covers everything I need to get started with a self-sufficient lifestyle. The tips are practical and easy to implement, and I’ve already started seeing the benefits in my own backyard garden. The narration is clear and engaging, making it a pleasure to listen to. If you’re looking to begin your homesteading journey, this is an excellent starting point.

Perfect for Aspiring Homesteaders

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The Complete Backyard Homestead Guide for Starters provides a good introduction for anyone wanting to initiate a more self-sufficient way of life. It discusses gardening, raising several types of animals, and the fundamentals of food preservation in an easy-to-understand and inspiring fashion. Some topics may be explored further, but the practical advice and friendly-to-beginners tone make it an excellent starting point. Extremely useful for those who want a simpler, do-it-yourself life.

Simple Steps to a Self-Sufficient Life

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As someone totally new to gardening and homesteading, I found this audiobook really helpful and motivating. It explains everything clearly and doesn’t assume you have a huge yard or fancy tools—just small spaces and a willingness to start. I especially appreciated the budget-conscious advice and how it made the idea of growing food, preserving it, and even raising chickens feel realistic and fun. It’s a kind, approachable guide that helps you take those first steps without feeling overwhelmed.

Beginner-Friendly & Full of Practical Tips

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perfect for anyone who's dreaming of growing their own food, starting a compost pile, or just wanting to live a bit more self-sufficiently, even with limited space.The content is broken down into easy-to-digest sections covering composting, small-space gardening, and even a few charming kitchen projects that help bring your homegrown ingredients full circle. Highly recommend!

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