The Self-Sufficient Backyard Blueprint – Your Complete Guide to Homesteading on ¼ Acre or Less

Transform your backyard into a self-reliant, money-saving homestead—no matter your age, land size, or budget.
With over 40 years of real off-grid experience, Ron and Johanna have distilled decades of trial, error, and success into one detailed guide: The Self-Sufficient Backyard. Designed for beginners and seasoned homesteaders alike, this book is packed with 75+ DIY projects, practical illustrations, and easy-to-follow instructions that work even on a small suburban lot.

Inside, you’ll discover how to:

• Grow your own food with just 1,020 sq. ft. per person

• Set up an off-grid hybrid electricity system and never pay an electric bill again

• Create a low-cost water collection and purification system

• Build a year-round greenhouse using passive solar and geothermal heat

• Grow and preserve food like our grandparents—without electricity

• Craft a bio insect control system to eliminate the need for harmful pesticides

• Raise chickens and harvest 300+ eggs per hen annually

• Design a no-work orchard and grow medicinal herbs for true wellness

• Build a root cellar, start a microgreens business, and more!

Whether you have a quarter acre or just a small backyard, this blueprint will help you cut utility bills, reduce grocery dependence, and achieve true independence.

✅ Pros:

• Based on 40+ years of real off-grid living experience

• Works for any land size—even small urban yards

• No prior skills or tools required

• Step-by-step, beginner-friendly DIY guides

• Sustainable, organic, and low-maintenance techniques

• Learn to grow food, preserve harvests, and generate power

• Ideal for retirees, families, or anyone seeking independence

• Includes over 75 hands-on projects and 100+ money-saving tips

🧠 Conclusion:

If you’ve ever dreamed of breaking free from modern dependence and creating a peaceful, productive lifestyle on your own terms—The Self-Sufficient Backyard is your ultimate guide. With zero fluff and full of practical knowledge, this book empowers anyone to build a resilient, self-reliant home using tried-and-true methods that have sustained a real family for four decades. Whether you’re looking to save money, eat healthier, or prepare for the future, this book is your blueprint to independence.