The Self-Sufficient Backyard

The Self-Sufficient Backyard: homesteading guide and bonus guides

 What Is This Book 

The Self-Sufficient Backyard: For The Independent Homesteader is a printed homesteading guide written by Ron and Johanna, a couple who describe themselves as "back to the land" people living off the grid for about 40 years. It is aimed at ordinary people who want to grow more of their own food, collect their own water and cut their reliance on shops and utility companies, even on a small plot.

What You Learn 

According to the seller, the book walks you through these main areas.

Growing your own food

A food-growing plan of about 1,020 sq ft per person, which can be scaled to a quarter-acre or smaller lots. It also covers low-bend "easy on the back" gardening, a low-maintenance orchard, chicken coop tips, beehives in jars, a compost tower, and microgreens and six other crops for extra income.

A hybrid electricity system

The authors explain how they set up a hybrid off-grid power system for their home, including what batteries to choose for storage, what type of controller, cables and inverter to use, and how to set them up for efficiency. The seller says the authors have lived without a wire from the power grid for 40 years. If you stay connected to the grid, the seller says you can also sell excess power back to the utility. Rules for this differ by country and area, so check your local regulations.

A cheap water collection system

A simple rain water collection setup using inexpensive storage tanks. The seller says the authors collect and store the irrigation water they need this way, and that the water can also be filtered for drinking. The book also covers independent water sources and off-grid pressurized hot water.

A 24-hour bio insect control system

Instead of pesticides, the book shows how to build swallow or bluebird houses and a bat shelter so birds and bats help control pests. According to the seller, one bat can eat about 4,000 insects a night.

A small medicinal garden

The book introduces 7 plants the authors recommend for a medicinal garden, how to care for them, and how to turn them into tinctures and other preparations. This is general information from the authors, not medical advice.

Root cellars, preserving and more

How to make your own root cellar, preserve food, save seeds and design a greenhouse, including a geothermal air-loop upgrade. The seller also lists about 100 money-saving tips and more than 75 DIY projects.

 What Is Inside 

The main book is a physical, printed copy. The seller's page also lists three bonus guides: The Aquaponic Gardener, DIY Projects from the 1900s, and Where FREE Land Can Still Be Found in the US. The page says these are digital and offered with an order. Bonus offers can change, so please confirm what is included on the checkout page.

Who Is It For 

- Beginners who want one practical book to start a backyard food garden

- People with a small yard or a quarter-acre who want to grow more of what they eat

- Anyone interested in lowering household bills such as electricity, water and groceries

- Readers who prefer a printed book they can keep on a shelf and mark up

- People curious about off-grid ideas like rain water collection, root cellars and natural pest control

 Who Should Look Elsewhere 

- If you want an instant download: this is a printed book, so it has to be delivered to you. Check the checkout page for shipping details to your country.

- If you live in an apartment with no outdoor space, many of the projects will not apply to you.

- If you want a full technical manual for electricity or plumbing: one book does not replace a qualified local electrician or plumber. Electrical work can be dangerous and may need to follow local rules.

- If you want medical advice: please speak to a doctor or qualified professional before using any herb for health reasons.

- Some claims in the seller's sales material, such as living more than 40 years without an electricity bill, come from the authors themselves and are not independently verified here.

 Price and Guarantee 

The printed book was listed at about $50 at the time of writing. Prices, shipping costs and bonuses can change, so please confirm the current price and delivery terms on the checkout page before you buy. The seller states a 60-day money-back guarantee. Read the refund policy at checkout for the exact terms.

FAQ

Is this a digital book or a printed book?

The main book is a printed copy. The three bonus guides are described by the seller as digital.

Do I need a big yard?

No. The seller says the food plan can be scaled to a quarter-acre or smaller lots. Results depend on your space, climate and effort.

Can I really run my home without the power grid?

The authors say they have done it for about 40 years, and the book explains their hybrid system. Your results will depend on your home, climate and local rules, and electrical work should be done safely.

Is there a refund if I do not like it?

The seller states a 60-day money-back guarantee. Please check the refund policy at checkout for full details.

Does it ship to my country?

Shipping depends on the seller. Please check the checkout page for delivery options to your location. 

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