Have you ever considered having your homestead or being a homesteader? While I’m unsure if we will ever be self-sufficient, my husband and I have considered having our small homestead, mainly in the form of having chickens, a garden, and maybe our little farm to sustain our small family. That being said, we have no clue how things will go when we get there, but we are the sort of people who do lots of research before jumping into anything. It is one of the reasons I love reading about homesteading online, especially homesteader bloggers. Recently, I had the opportunity to review a new book that seemed perfect for our situation – The First-Time Homesteader: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Starting and Loving Your New Homestead by Jessica Sowards.
The First Time Homesteaders: What Is It
Are you considering becoming a homesteader? If so, we think you will love The First-Time Homesteader: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Starting and Loving Your New Homestead. Here is what the publisher has to say about this new book:
Are you striving for improved self-reliance and self-sufficiency for yourself and your family? Author Jessica Sowards of YouTube’s Roots & Refuge Farm is the warm and welcoming guide you’ve been waiting for.
Homesteading is a mindset and a lifestyle aimed at living lightly on the land, being more resourceful, appreciating the value of hard work, and understanding the diverse and amazing connections between humans and the planet we live on. Homesteaders constantly strive for a more sustainable life and a greater connection to the cycles of nature and the foods and goods we consume. Starting your very first homestead is a journey of discovery and passion that’s also likely filled with questions and what-ifs. In The First-Time Homesteader, Jessica fills in all the blanks with honesty, humor, and charm.
Now you can take those first and most valuable steps toward establishing your own homestead with a seasoned homesteader at your side. Jessica warmly guides you through the process of setting up your property (no matter how small or large), establishing a garden, welcoming animals into the fold, living more resourcefully, and expanding your homestead kitchen tools and skills with grace and confidence.
Start your first homestead with lessons on:
- Raising chickens for meat and eggs
- Starting and operating a home dairy
- Housing, fencing, and processing advice for meat animals
- Planning and planting your homestead vegetable garden
- Keeping bees for honey, pollination, and beeswax
- Stocking your medicine cabinet with useful herbs and home remedies
- Living a resourceful existence by reusing and repurposing
- Stocking the kitchen with all the tools and techniques you need for success
You don’t have to live off-grid or give up contemporary conveniences to homestead. You just have to have the desire to live a more thoughtful and fulfilling life. Take your very first step today, hand in hand with an experienced and enthusiastic guide in The First-Time Homesteader.
The First Time Homesteaders: Our Thoughts
Honestly, I thought this was a very down to Earth homesteading book. It is straightforward to read, has great pictures, and goes into a little bit of detail about everything you need to know about Homesteading. It is also reasonably practical, telling people where to start so they don’t become too overwhelmed. While it may not give you everything you need for jumping it, it gives you a realistic idea about getting started and what you need to raise your own poultry, grow a garden, beekeeping, and more. While it is a bit basic for anyone who has already started, it is perfect for people like my husband and me who are unsure if we even want to have our hobby farm or just a small property. Overall, I think The First-Time Homesteader: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Starting and Loving Your New Homestead is an excellent book for anyone considering homesteading.
The First Time Homesteaders: Where to Purchase
Were you thinking of doing a bit more research into creating your homestead? You can purchase The First-Time Homesteader: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Starting and Loving Your New Homestead on Amazon.com for under $25. Who knew starting your hobby farm could be so easy?
About Susan Bewley
Susan Bewley is a professional writer who has been writing content online & in print format for over 10 years. As well, she is an alumni of the University of Louisville with a Masters Degree in Special Education. When not working as an online business consultant or ghost writing, she can be found writing on Budget Earth, on her own novel, or working with various entities in the pet industry.