It can be very beneficial to start building your homesteading book collection. Homesteaders should all have access to information through books instead of relying on the internet.
If you prefer to read or listen on a kindle, or tablet or other electronice device, you can still benefit from these by taking notes and having this information available at any time in hard copy form.
You can start a free trail of Audible Plus on Amazon here. If you like to listen to your books, this is a great afforable way to have access to a lot of information.
There is a lot of information avaialbel for all sorts of topics when it comes to being self-reliant and building a sustainable homestead for your family.
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1. The Self-Sufficient Backyard
My favorite book to recommend to homesteaders is the Self-Sufficient Backyard.
This book goes into detail of how you can be self-sufficient on a 1/4 acre or less. You don’t need a lot of land to start your homestead, and you can thrive in an urban setting.
It also covers things like water collection, medicinal herbs and how to make a year-round greenhouse to be able to grow food all year long, plus so much more.
This book is packed full of all the information you need to know about when starting your self-sufficient journey or creating a small homestead.
If you’re looking for one book that is packed with all the knowledge you need to be self-sufficient on a small homestead, this is the one for you.
They also offer a couple other books on their website, including where to find FREE land in the US which can be a great benefit to those looking to start this journey on a budget.
2. The Herbel Remedies & Natural Medicine Bible
This is another one of my favorite books in my Homesteading library. The Herbel Remedies & Natural Medicine Bible is loaded full of information about natural herbal remedies.
It has helpful recipes as well as descriptions on what they are best used for.
If you are searching for a great book to add to your library to keep helpful natural medicine and remedies available, this is a great option at a very affordable price.
3. The Grace-Filled Homestead Cookbook
One of my favorite cookbooks I own is The Grace-Filled Homestead Cookbook by Lana Stenner. The recipes in this book are absolutely delicious.
The book is sectioned by season, to make it easy for Homesteaders who are growing seasonal food to have delicious ready to make recipes at their hands.
Paired with stunning photography and easy to follow recipes, this has become one of my go-to cookbooks for any occasion.
4. Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving
With over 400 recipes for caning and preserving homegrown food, the Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving is my top favorite canning book for homesteaders.
Whether a complete newbie, or a seasoned canner, this book is packed full of amazing recipes for salsas, savory sauces, pickles, chutneys, relishes and of course, jams, jellies, and fruit spreads.
It also dives into safe canning and preserving methods, making it an easy guide for beginners, while also giving hand-tips for the more experienced.
This well-rounded home preserving book is a must have for any homesteader.
5. The Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner
This is a great resource for beginner homesteaders. The Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner easily lays out everything you need to know about what you should be doing for a thriving homestead in each season.
I love this planner for beginners who feel overwhelmed by all the information out there.
It is a great book to easily lay out what you should be focusing on at each step, instead of feeling bombarded by all the information available.
6. Foraging for Edible Wild Plants and Mushrooms
If you’re looking for a great resource on foraging I love this book; Foraging for Edible Wild Plants and Mushrooms.
There are so many naturally abudenet plants that have tons of amazing benefits to us. Having a guide to know exactlt what you should be looking for makes it that much easier.
The Perfect guide to both edible and medicinal plants, and how to find safe mushrooms to add to your foraging yield!
Another things I love about this book, is how to dives into the best places and times to forage. You’d be surprsied just how many places you can find free food and meidicne around your neighborhood!
7. The Natural Soap Making Book for Beginners
The Natural Soap Making Book for Beginners is a great guide to anyone wanting to make their own natural homemade soaps.
Whether you are just wanting to learn a new skill to stop relying on the stores and products filled with chemicals, or you are wanting to try starting a side-hustle or business through your homestead, this is a great book for beginners.
8. The Home Creamery: Make your Own Fresh Diary Products
If you are interested in having dairy cows or goats, or if you buy raw milk from your local farmers this is the perfect recipe book for making all the dairy staples your household needs. The Home Creamery: Make your Own Fresh Diary Products is a great book for beginner homesteaders.
I love the way these recipes are layed out, andhow many are included. I love having this book in my collection.
9. The Bushcraft Field Guide to Trapping, Gathering, and Cooking in the Wild
If you want a truly off-grid and self sustainable lifetsyle. The Bushcraft Field Guide to Trapping, Gathering, and Cooking in the Wild is an amazing book to have in your collection.
This field guide is packed full of information on surving and eating in the wild. This was one of my first books in mt homesteading collection, and I am still so impressed with the details and different information this book dives into. It is an essential for those wanting to survive compeltelty off-grid and even with no grocery stores.
