Journey to Homestead

By: Abigail Skerritt-Jones

Narrated by: Sara Jacobson

Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins

Publisher's summary

**Cultivating, Crafting, and Caring: Your Ultimate Guide to a Thriving Homestead**

Longing for a purposeful life? Imagine a daily to-do list that involves growing your own food, medicine, and income.

Struggling to make ends meet? What if your garden became your grocery store?

Envision a life where your garden offers a cornucopia of fresh, organic produce, eliminating grocery store woes.

Wake up to a purpose-driven life, sourcing milk, eggs, and meat from your backyard, watching life bloom under your care.

Picture your pantry filled with preserved food and herbs, sustaining your family year-round—transition from corporate stress to a canvas of color, creativity, and self-sufficiency.

**Key Points:**

1. Craft functional chicken coops, beekeeping setups, and more for a self-sufficient lifestyle.
2. Turn kitchen scraps and yard trimmings into "black gold" with foolproof compost creation methods.
3. Embrace natural pest control methods for pristine crops without harmful chemicals.
4. Explore preservation techniques, from traditional pickling to modern freezing and fermentation.
5. Cultivate and utilize medicinal plants for health and well-being.

This book goes beyond the "how-to" of homesteading. It delves into the "why" and the mindset that makes it possible, connecting you with a like-minded community. Learn to balance homesteading with getaways for a well-rounded life. Explore essential components like safety, security, emergencies, and medical preparedness.

Discover the profound concepts of the homestead community and the global impact you can have in your journey. Explore economic considerations with cost-saving strategies and income potential from your homestead. Enjoy a bonus chapter with tantalizing homestead culinary delights.

©2023 Abigail Cheryl Skerritt-Jones (P)2024 Abigail Cheryl Skerritt-Jones

A Comprehensive Guide for All

This book transcends the typical gardening manual, offering an extensive blueprint for achieving self-sufficiency beyond the backyard. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned green thumb, the insights and strategies provided here will revolutionize your approach to growing your food and reducing dependency on commercial stores. It is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to embrace a more self-reliant and sustainable lifestyle. It is a must-read for gardeners of all levels who aim to elevate their self-sufficiency game!

Incredible Guide and Reference!

This is an incredible audiobook! The author has thought about everything and explains to you the entire process of making your homesteading dreams come true. This audiobook covers everything from growing your food, becoming energy efficient, collecting your water, and becoming healthier and self-sufficient. My husband and I have talked about trying to do this for a few years and have always become overwhelmed. Now, we have both listened to this and feel like this is manageable and something can and want to do. I highly recommend this audiobook.

This one has it all!

Well, I was certainly pleasantly surprised with this incredibly complete guide. Sometimes longer audiobooks are full of "fluff", but this is definitely not the case with "Journey to Homestead". It discusses absolutely everything you want and need to know, and even delves into the mindset needed to navigate this journey successfully. Was well worth adding to my library!

Start Your Homesteading Adventure!

Journey to Homestead is a great book about starting your own farm and house in the countryside. It tells you how to pick the right land, build your home, and grow your own food. The book is easy to understand and has lots of helpful tips for beginners. If you dream of living off the land, this book is for you!

A fantastic beginner's guide!

"Journey to Homestead" by Abigail Skerritt-Jones is an excellent audiobook for anyone interested in homesteading. The narrator's clear and articulate American voice made the content easy to understand and engaging. The book covered a wide range of topics perfectly for people at different stages of their homesteading journey, from beginners to more experienced.

The organization of the book impressed me; it was easy to follow along and find specific topics quickly. This made the audiobook not just interesting to listen to, but also a valuable resource for future reference. I believe the author did a great job in providing practical advice and useful information for achieving self-sufficiency.

For me, the main benefits of "Journey to Homestead" are the insights into a variety of important aspects of homesteading, from gardening to water management. While some areas might not dive super deeply into step-by-step instructions, the broad coverage ensures listeners are aware of what they need to consider for a successful homestead. Overall, I feel this audiobook delivers great value to those interested in a self-sufficient lifestyle and could inspire listeners to start or improve their homesteading practices.

For Anyone Dreaming of a Self-sufficient life

"Journey to Homestead" is an invaluable guide for anyone dreaming of a self-sufficient life in the countryside. This audiobook walks you through the essentials of selecting the perfect piece of land, constructing your home, and cultivating your own food. It's presented clearly and easily, packed with practical advice and tips that are especially beneficial for beginners. The comprehensive coverage of topics, from soil assessment to sustainable living practices, makes it a must-listen for aspiring homesteaders. Whether you're planning to make a complete transition or simply incorporate aspects of homesteading into your life, this book is an excellent resource that can help turn your dreams into reality.

Start your homesteading journey on the right foot

What a fantastic audiobook! The author has considered every angle and walks you through the entire process for realizing one's homesteading goals. This audiobook covers a wide range of topics, including raising your own food, saving energy, gathering your own water, and being more independent and, ultimately, healthy. My favourite chapter by far was Chapter 6, in which Abigail masterfully covers water independence techniques. What a precious resource to have! I would recommend to all those looking for a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle.

Time to move!!

This book has it all for those who want to get closer to nature and live off the land. It covers everything like finding and picking the right property to building your own home and planting your own garden. This book is easy to understand and just has an abundance of wonderful information. Super tips as well.

A great book to read

This is a great book very well put together. It has a great insight of planning out one’garden. It provide a step by step guide on the step by process on how to realize your garden.There is a lot of learning and I love it because it timely and I would keep it handy for this summer.

Awesome info!

A must-have audiobook if you want to be self-sufficient. I loved how easy to understand and practical it is. Overall its information that everyone should know in today's time.