Books

Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience under your belt, The Complete Book of Home Canning is your go-to guide for safe, effective, and satisfying canning. Rooted in USDA guidelines and updated with full-color illustrations, this...

Build the backyard you’ve always wanted—one project at a time. The Backyard Homestead Book of Building Projects by Spike Carlsen offers 76 step-by-step DIY builds, from simple trellises to full-featured greenhouses. Most projects are...

Stay in sync with the seasons and your land. The Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner by Ann Larkin Hansen is a month-by-month guide to what needs doing—and when—on your homestead. Whether you're tending a garden, managing livestock, or...

You’ve raised it, grown it, and harvested it—now it’s time to turn your bounty into nourishing, homemade meals. The Backyard Homestead Book of Kitchen Know-How by Andrea Chesman walks you through the essential skills to bring your...

Preserve your harvest with confidence. In The Beginner’s Guide to Dehydrating Food, author Teresa Marrone teaches you how to dry fruits, vegetables, meats, and herbs using a dehydrator, your oven, or even the sun. With clear instructions and expert...

Answer the daily “what’s for dinner” question with confidence and purpose. The What's for Dinner? book by Liz Haselmayer offers 6 weeks of nutrient-dense, family-friendly meals built around farm-fresh ingredients and real food...

Cook with purpose, live with intention. The Steger Homestead Kitchen cookbook blends hearty, homestead-style recipes with stories of adventure and environmental stewardship. Created by chef Rita Mae Steger and inspired by the legendary Arctic explorer...

Cook with intention and care for the land. The Perennial Kitchen by James Beard Award-winner Beth Dooley is more than a farm-to-table cookbook—it’s a guide to regenerative eating. With recipes rooted in artisan grains, nuts, fruits, and...

Help your kids connect with the harvest—and the bigger picture behind it. Homegrown Children's Nutrition Curriculum by Liz Haselmayer is packed with recipes, hands-on activities, and practical insights to make homesteading a family affair. With...

Bring your backyard to life with birds. This hands-on guide offers everything you need to attract, feed, and learn about your feathered neighbors. Inside, you’ll find bird food recipes, two easy-to-build birdhouses, feeder tips, and a detailed list...

Plan, plant, and grow with confidence. Week-by-Week Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook is a practical, spiral-bound guide that helps you organize your garden tasks based on your local last frost date—making it useful no matter where you live...

Whether you're new to preserving or just brushing up for the season, The Preserving Answer Book by Sherri Brooks Vinton is your go-to kitchen companion. This comprehensive guide answers the most common questions about refrigeration, freezing, canning,...

Rediscover one of nature’s most versatile allies. The Elderberry Book is a rich, engaging guide to the history, uses, and cultivation of elderberry—a plant once found along every hedgerow and homestead. From immune-boosting syrups and wines...

Preserve your harvest with confidence. This trusted encyclopedia of food preservation covers everything from canning and pickling to drying, freezing, and cold storage. With hundreds of recipes and practical tips, it’s a go-to resource for jams,...

Master the craft of homemade cider with The Big Book of Cidermaking, the most comprehensive guide available for fermenting fresh apples into flavorful, nourishing beverages. Written by fermentation experts Christopher and Kirsten K. Shockey, this book...

Preserving your garden harvest doesn’t have to be complicated. This beginner-friendly guide offers simple, step-by-step instructions for freezing, drying, canning, brining, and even root cellaring your fruits and vegetables. Whether you're working...

Live from your land year-round with this practical, inspiring guide to homestead living. Whether you're harvesting fresh vegetables, raising chickens for eggs, or preserving the bounty, this book walks you through essential skills for self-reliant living...

Trusted by poultry keepers for over 20 years, Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens is the definitive handbook for serious farmers and backyard bird raisers alike. Now in its fully revised 4th edition, this comprehensive guide offers the most...

Pickling doesn’t have to be complicated—or old-fashioned. In The Pickled Pantry, Andrea Chesman blends traditional know-how with modern resources to help you fill your shelves with flavorful, homemade preserves. From sauerkraut and Salt-Cured...

Explore the world of fermented protein-rich superfoods with Miso, Tempeh, Natto & Other Tasty Ferments by best-selling authors Kirsten and Christopher Shockey. This in-depth guide makes home fermentation of beans and grains approachable, with...