{"title":"Homesteading Books","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow it, raise it, bake it, preserve it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Our homesteading books teach the practical, time-tested skills that help families live more self-sufficiently, whether you have acres of land or a suburban backyard. Learn to keep chickens and bees, save your own seeds, bake with whole wheat and natural yeast, dehydrate food, and use herbs for flavor and family health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomesteading Skills for Every Backyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomesteading isn't only for people with a farm. Many of the most useful self-sufficiency skills fit into a small yard, a kitchen, or a pantry. This collection brings together hands-on guides that help you produce more of your own food, cut grocery costs, and feel prepared for whatever comes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRediscover Forgotten Skills of Self-Sufficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the bestselling \u003cem\u003eForgotten Skills\u003c\/em\u003e series by Caleb Warnock. \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarfort.com\/products\/the-forgotten-skills-of-self-45-sufficiency-used-by-the-mormon-pioneers-paperback\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Forgotten Skills of Self-Sufficiency Used by the Mormon Pioneers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarfort.com\/products\/more-forgotten-skills-of-self-sufficiency-paperback\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMore Forgotten Skills of Self-Sufficiency\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e revive the practical knowledge earlier generations relied on every day. For a self-reliant garden, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarfort.com\/products\/caleb-warnock-seed-saving\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeed Saving\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e shows you how to keep and replant your own seeds year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaising Backyard Chickens and Bees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to add animals to your homestead? \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarfort.com\/products\/chickens-a-step-45-by-45-step-guide-to-raising-and-keeping-hens\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChickens: A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising and Keeping Hens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e covers everything you need to keep a healthy flock for fresh eggs. \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarfort.com\/products\/beekeeping-a-step-45-by-45-step-guide-to-setting-up-and-maintaining-a-hive\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeekeeping: A Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up and Maintaining a Hive\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e walks beginners through starting a hive and harvesting honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal Remedies and Natural Health\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow and use herbs with confidence. \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarfort.com\/products\/forgotten-skills-of-backyard-herbal-healing-and-family-health-paperback\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eForgotten Skills of Backyard Herbal Healing and Family Health\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarfort.com\/products\/herbs-for-flavor-health-and-natural-beauty\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHerbs: For Flavor, Health, and Natural Beauty\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarfort.com\/products\/book-of-herbs-the-12388\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Book of Herbs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e show you how to grow, harvest, and use common herbs in the kitchen and around the home. \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarfort.com\/products\/naked-nutrition-whole-foods-revealed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNaked Nutrition: Whole Foods Revealed\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e rounds out the shelf with a guide to whole-food eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomemade Bread and Natural Yeast Baking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBake real bread from scratch. \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarfort.com\/products\/master-bread-making-using-whole-wheat\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaster Bread-Making Using Whole Wheat\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e teaches the fundamentals of whole-grain loaves. \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarfort.com\/products\/art-of-baking-with-natural-yeast-paperback\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Art of Baking with Natural Yeast\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarfort.com\/products\/beyond-basics-with-natural-yeast\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeyond Basics with Natural Yeast\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e show you how to make and maintain a sourdough-style starter for healthier, more flavorful baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Preservation and Food Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake your harvest last. \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarfort.com\/products\/home-food-dehydrating-paperback\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHome Food Dehydrating\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarfort.com\/products\/abcs-of-home-food-dehydrating-c1201\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eABC's of Home Food Dehydrating\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e explain how to dry fruits, vegetables, herbs, and meats for long-term storage, an essential skill for any food storage plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible Landscaping and Practical Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarfort.com\/products\/incredible-edible-landscape-the\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Incredible Edible Landscape\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e shows how to turn your yard into a beautiful, food-producing space. \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarfort.com\/products\/knots-an-illustrated-practical-guide-to-the-essential-knot-types-and-their-uses\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKnots\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e covers the essential knots every homesteader, camper, and DIYer should know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore More Self-Reliance Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more? Browse our \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarfort.com\/collections\/gardening\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGardening\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarfort.com\/collections\/emergency-preparedness\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEmergency Preparedness\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cedarfort.com\/collections\/family-cookbooks\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCookbooks\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"optional-faq\"\u003eOptional FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse these if your theme supports FAQ blocks; they can earn rich results in search.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the best homesteading book for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Forgotten Skills of Self-Sufficiency Used by the Mormon Pioneers\u003c\/em\u003e is a popular starting point. It covers a broad range of practical skills, from gardening to food storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I homestead without a lot of land?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Raising backyard chickens, keeping bees, growing herbs, edible landscaping, seed saving, and bread baking all work on a small lot or a suburban property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich books help with food storage and preservation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHome Food Dehydrating\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eABC's of Home Food Dehydrating\u003c\/em\u003e are practical guides to drying and storing food long-term.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"forgotten-skills-of-backyard-herbal-healing-and-family-health-paperback","title":"Forgotten Skills of Backyard Herbal Healing and Family Health","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaster herbalist Kirsten Skirvin and self-reliance author Caleb Warnock team up to teach the forgotten art of backyard herbal healing. 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