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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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I have been growing herbs for the table for some years now. I’ve always wanted to grow my own food and try to waste less, but I had no idea where to begin.

This audiobook gave me a simple, no-pressure intro that made me feel I could pull it off. I appreciated the straightforward tips on composting and making the most of my tiny yard. The kitchen ideas were a fun bonus—I’ve already started two. It didn’t feel preachy or overwhelming, just helpful and encouraging. This is a great place to begin if you’re starting and want to dip your toes into a more self-sufficient lifestyle.

Perfect Starting Point for Newbies

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This gave me the nudge I needed to finally start growing and composting in my tiny yard. The tips were super approachable even for someone with zero experience like me. I loved how it covered a little bit of everything without getting too technical. Now I’m growing herbs, managing scraps better, and actually enjoying the process. If you’ve been thinking about becoming a bit more self-sufficient, this really lays it out in a way that feels doable and even fun.

From Backyard to Bounty

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a well-rounded introduction to backyard homesteading with a practical focus on small-space techniques. The content is thoughtfully organized, progressing from basic seed starting through specialized topics like vertical gardening, companion planting, and climate adaptation. sections on chicken raising and beekeeping were very useful.

Practical for urban and suburban homesteader

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This audiobook gives you clear and easy ideas to grow food, compost, and live a bit more simply, even in a small space. I liked how it broke things down step by step as it felt doable, even with no farming skills. If you’ve got a yard, or even just a balcony, there’s something useful here.

I didn’t expect to enjoy learning about composting, but it actually made me want to try it. The tips on getting kids involved were a nice bonus. If you're looking for a calm, helpful guide to start small and grow from there, this is a good one.

Simple Steps For A Self-Reliant Life

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I got this audiobook for my mom, who’s been dreaming of turning her backyard into a more self-sufficient space. She absolutely loved it. It’s practical, encouraging, and full of doable ideas, even if you’ve never gardened or preserved a thing in your life. From container gardening to keeping chickens in the city, this guide makes the whole idea of urban homesteading feel accessible and fun. My mom especially appreciated the natural pest control tips and the kid-friendly projects she can now try with the grandkids. Great for anyone wanting to grow more of their own food, save money, and feel empowered, no matter how small your space is!

Perfect for my mom

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I started with zero experience and a tiny backyard, but this guide helped me kick off a small garden and compost setup without feeling overwhelmed. The tips are practical and easy to follow—even for someone who’s never grown a thing. I’ve already harvested herbs and started experimenting with homemade sauces. It’s made my weekends more fulfilling, and I feel way more confident in trying new DIY projects around the yard. Definitely worth it.

Fresh Eggs, Fresh Herbs, Big Wins

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I’m not someone who grew up around gardens or knew a thing about composting, but this audiobook actually made it feel doable. I’ve already started growing a few herbs and veggies in containers, and I’m getting way more into the idea of using our space better. There’s a laid-back, practical vibe to it that worked for me—not overwhelming, just helpful stuff I could fit into real life without needing a full weekend and a tractor.

Turned My Tiny Yard Into Something That Feeds Us

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I found this to be a friendly and practical introduction to backyard homesteading, perfect for beginners or anyone with limited space. It covers basics like composting, small-space gardening, and turning homegrown ingredients into simple kitchen creations. A great listen for anyone wanting to live more sustainably and self-sufficiently.

Wonderful

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I didn’t expect to learn so much with just a small patio garden, but this guide surprised me with how much you can actually grow and create without a full backyard. The composting section was especially useful—it finally made sense of something I’ve been overcomplicating. I also loved the ideas for using kitchen scraps in new ways I hadn’t thought of before. It’s clear and motivating without being overwhelming.

Simple Steps That Actually Work in Small Spaces

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I always thought homesteading was only for people with tons of land and time—but this audiobook changed my mind. I live in a small city apartment with a little balcony, and I’ve already started growing herbs and using some of the kitchen tips. It doesn’t feel overwhelming at all. The advice is super practical, and even my kids are getting into it. If you’re curious about being more self-sufficient in a small space, this is a great place to start.

Made Me Believe I Could Do This

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